# CVE-2014-3712: Katello allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via the (1) mode parameter in the setup\_utils function in

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-11-03 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Katello allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via the (1) mode parameter in the setup_utils function in content_search_controller.rb or (2) action parameter in the respond function in api/api_controller.rb in app/controllers/katello/, which is passed to the to_sym method.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70707
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1155708
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/97724
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/419

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