CVE-2014-8242 describes a vulnerability in librsync before version 1.0.0, where its use of a truncated MD4 checksum for block matching allows remote attackers to alter transmitted data through a birthday attack. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.8, indicating a medium severity with network access required and medium attack complexity, potentially leading to partial integrity and availability impacts. Despite its age, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, suggesting a low current threat profile.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:librsync_project:librsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
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