Vulnerability identifier: #VU260
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-476
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 denial of service.
The vulnerability exists due to the do_change_cipher_spec function in OpenSSL. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SSL/TLS handshake that triggers a null dereference.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in denial of service.
Mitigation
Upgrate your version to OpenSSL 0.9.6m, OpenSSL 0.9.7d.
Vulnerable software versions
OpenSSL: 0.9.7 - 0.9.7c, 0.9.6 - 0.9.6l
External links
http://www.openssl.org/news/vulnerabilities.html#y2002
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.