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CVE-2002-0659

First published: Wed Jul 31 2002(Updated: )

The ASN1 library in OpenSSL 0.9.6d and earlier, and 0.9.7-beta2 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via invalid encodings.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenSSL=0.9.1c
OpenSSL=0.9.2b
OpenSSL=0.9.3
OpenSSL=0.9.4
OpenSSL=0.9.5
OpenSSL=0.9.5a
OpenSSL=0.9.6
OpenSSL=0.9.6a
OpenSSL=0.9.6b
OpenSSL=0.9.6c
OpenSSL=0.9.6d
OpenSSL=0.9.7-beta1
OpenSSL=0.9.7-beta2
Oracle Java System Application Server
Oracle Java System Application Server=1.0.2
Oracle Java System Application Server=1.0.2.1s
Oracle Java System Application Server=1.0.2.2
oracle corporate time outlook connector=3.1
oracle corporate time outlook connector=3.1.1
oracle corporate time outlook connector=3.1.2
oracle corporate time outlook connector=3.3
Oracle HTTP Server=9.0.1
Oracle HTTP Server=9.2.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.0.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0659?

    CVE-2002-0659 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability, impacting systems using specific versions of OpenSSL.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0659?

    To fix CVE-2002-0659, upgrade to a version of OpenSSL that is later than 0.9.6d or 0.9.7-beta2.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0659?

    CVE-2002-0659 affects multiple versions of OpenSSL, including 0.9.1c through 0.9.6d and 0.9.7-beta2.

  • Can CVE-2002-0659 cause system crashes?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0659 can be exploited by attackers to cause a denial of service, potentially crashing the affected service.

  • Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2002-0659?

    The responsibility falls on system administrators and organizations using the affected OpenSSL versions to apply necessary updates.

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