Vulnerability identifier: #VU11532
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-399
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 perform a denial of service attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing invalid DTLS handshake. A remote attacker can initiate SSL/TLS connection to the affected application and trigger denial of service conditions.
Mitigation
Update to version 0.9.8za, 1.0.0m or 1.0.1h.
Vulnerable software versions
OpenSSL: 0.9.8 - 0.9.8z, 1.0.0 - 1.0.0l, 1.0.1 - 1.0.1g
External links
http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv/20140605.txt
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.