CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-3462

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The '.encfs6.xml' configuration file in encfs before version 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to access sensitive data by setting 'blockMACBytes' to 0 and adding 8 to 'blockMACRandBytes'.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to confidential information, potentially leading to breaches of privacy and data security for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update encfs to version 1.7.5 or later and review the configuration of the '.encfs6.xml' file to secure the data.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The ".encfs6.xml" configuration file in encfs before 1.7.5 allows remote attackers to access sensitive data by setting "blockMACBytes" to 0 and adding 8 to "blockMACRandBytes".

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