#VU100 Buffer overflow when handling ASCII characters in OpenSSL - CVE-2002-0655
Published: July 7, 2016 / Updated: August 1, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2002-0655
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
OpenSSL
OpenSSL
Software vendor:
OpenSSL Software Foundation
OpenSSL Software Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of ASCII representations of integers on 64-bit platforms. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause a denial of service or possible arbitrary code execution.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of ASCII representations of integers on 64-bit platforms. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause a denial of service or possible arbitrary code execution.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Apply the attached patch to OpenSSL 0.9.6d, or upgrade to OpenSSL 0.9.6e.
A patch for 0.9.7 is available from the OpenSSL website:
https://www.openssl.org/
A patch for 0.9.7 is available from the OpenSSL website:
https://www.openssl.org/