CVE-2014-3462 describes a vulnerability in encfs before version 1.7.5, affecting encfs_project and openSUSE distributions. This flaw allows remote attackers to access sensitive data within the ".encfs6.xml" configuration file by manipulating specific block MAC byte settings. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), it represents a network-based attack with low complexity, potentially leading to high confidentiality impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
42.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
42.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
13.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 1.7.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:encfs_project:encfs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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