Vulnerability identifier: #VU645
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-371
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
OpenSSL
Server applications /
Encryption software
Vendor: OpenSSL Software Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to trigger denial of service on the target system.
The weakness exists due to state error. By sendidng specially crafted files attackers can cause a flaw in SSL_peek() that may lead to the affected service hanging.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update to 1.1.0a.
Vulnerable software versions
OpenSSL: 1.1.0
External links
http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv/20160922.txt
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.