CVE-2002-0655: High severity OpenSSL OpenSSL vulnerability
OpenSSL 0.9.6d and earlier, and 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier, does not properly handle ASCII representations of integers on 64 bit platforms, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0655?
CVE-2002-0655 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0655?
To fix CVE-2002-0655, upgrade to a version of OpenSSL that is later than 0.9.6d or 0.9.7-beta2.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0655?
CVE-2002-0655 affects OpenSSL versions 0.9.6d and earlier as well as 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier on 64-bit platforms.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2002-0655?
CVE-2002-0655 can be exploited to create a denial of service condition or to execute arbitrary code remotely.
Is CVE-2002-0655 relevant to current software?
CVE-2002-0655 primarily affects outdated versions of OpenSSL and thus is less relevant to modern systems using updated libraries.