ID:372 - Exploit for Improper input validation in OpenSSL - CVE-2002-0659

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:372 - Exploit for Improper input validation in OpenSSL - CVE-2002-0659

ID:372 - Exploit for Improper input validation in OpenSSL - CVE-2002-0659

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU244
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2002-0659
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
OpenSSL

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a flaw in the ASN1 library. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause a denial of service by sending invalid encodings.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in a denial of service.

Remediation

Upgrade your version to OpenSSL 0.9.6e.