7.5
CWE
384
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0428

First published: Mon Mar 22 1999(Updated: )

OpenSSL and SSLeay allow remote attackers to reuse SSL sessions and bypass access controls.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenSSL<0.9.2b

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0428?

    CVE-1999-0428 is considered a critical security vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to SSL sessions.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0428?

    To fix CVE-1999-0428, upgrade OpenSSL to a version later than 0.9.2b to prevent SSL session reuse.

  • What versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-1999-0428?

    CVE-1999-0428 affects OpenSSL versions up to and including 0.9.2b.

  • Can CVE-1999-0428 affect secure communications?

    Yes, CVE-1999-0428 can compromise secure communications by allowing attackers to reuse SSL sessions.

  • Who is more likely to be targeted by CVE-1999-0428?

    Web servers and applications using vulnerable versions of OpenSSL are most likely to be targeted by CVE-1999-0428.

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