CVE-2014-9465:CVE-2014-9465 is a vulnerability in Zarafa WebApp and Zarafa Collaboration Platform (ZCP) that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by consuming disk space through uploading a large number of files.

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The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-9465 affects Zarafa WebApp versions before 2.0 beta 3 and Zarafa Collaboration Platform (ZCP) versions 7.x before 7.1.12 beta 1 and 7.2.x before 7.2.0 beta 1. By exploiting this vulnerability, remote attackers can trigger a denial of service condition by uploading a significant number of files, leading to excessive disk space consumption in the /tmp directory. This can result in system instability and unavailability, impacting the overall performance and functionality of the affected applications.

Overview

CVE-2014-9465 is a vulnerability in Zarafa WebApp and ZCP that enables remote attackers to perform a denial of service attack by uploading a large number of files, causing excessive disk space consumption in the /tmp directory. This vulnerability can lead to system instability and unavailability, affecting the normal operation of the applications.

Remediation

To mitigate the CVE-2014-9465 vulnerability, users and administrators are advised to apply the following remediation steps:

  1. Upgrade Zarafa WebApp to version 2.0 beta 3 or later.
  2. Upgrade Zarafa Collaboration Platform (ZCP) to version 7.1.12 beta 1 or 7.2.0 beta 1 or later.
  3. Monitor and restrict file uploads to prevent the excessive consumption of disk space.
  4. Regularly clean up the /tmp directory to ensure optimal disk space utilization and prevent potential denial of service attacks.

References

  1. Mandriva Advisory MDVSA-2015:040 - http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:040
  2. Zarafa WebApp Changelog - http://download.zarafa.com/community/beta/7.1/changelog-7.1.txt
  3. oss-security Mailing List Post - http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/03/10
  4. Zarafa ZCP Issue Tracker - https://jira.zarafa.com/browse/ZCP-12596
  5. Fedora Advisory FEDORA-2015-5864 - http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/156228.html
  6. Security Advisory by Robert Scheck - http://security.robert-scheck.de/cve-2014-9465-zarafa/
  7. oss-security Mailing List Post - http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/07/2
  8. Fedora Advisory FEDORA-2015-5823 - http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/156112.html
  9. Mageia Advisory MGASA-2015-0049 - http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0049.html
  10. Red Hat Bugzilla Report - https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1139442
  11. Zarafa WebApp Changelog - http://download.zarafa.com/community/beta/7.2/changelog-7.2.txt

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  3. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  4. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  5. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  6. Construction
    Construction
  7. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  8. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  9. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  10. Information
    Information
  11. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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