Vulnerability identifier: #VU11293

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0733

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenSSL
Server applications / Encryption software

Vendor: OpenSSL Software Foundation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify potentially sensitive information on the target system.

Th weakness exists in the PA-RISC CRYPTO_memcmp function due to improper authentication. A remote attacker can write arbitrary data.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.1.0h.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenSSL: 1.1.0 - 1.1.0g

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External links
http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv/20180327.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.