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CVE-2014-7968: VDSM allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection blocking) by keeping an SSL connectio...

VDSM allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection blocking) by keeping an SSL connection open.

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CVE-2014-7968 describes a denial-of-service issue in VDSM. A remote attacker could keep an SSL connection open and block other connections, potentially disrupting management availability. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, affected versions, or confirmed fixes. Exposure is most likely where VDSM is deployed and its SSL service is reachable from untrusted or broad internal networks. The bundle lists no exact vendor, product versions, or CPEs, so asset owners must confirm deployments manually. Treat this as an availability risk for environments using VDSM, especially if management services are broadly reachable. Because source evidence is incomplete, prioritize exposure discovery before emergency remediation. Mitigation focus: Check Red Hat or VDSM guidance for affected versions and fixed builds.; Restrict VDSM SSL access to trusted management networks where feasible.; Monitor for unusually long-lived SSL sessions to VDSM services..

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