CVE-2003-0544: Medium severity OpenSSL OpenSSL vulnerability
OpenSSL 0.9.6 and 0.9.7 does not properly track the number of characters in certain ASN.1 inputs, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an SSL client certificate that causes OpenSSL to read past the end of a buffer when the long form is used.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0544?
CVE-2003-0544 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0544?
To fix CVE-2003-0544, you should upgrade to a patched version of OpenSSL beyond 0.9.7.
What versions of software are affected by CVE-2003-0544?
CVE-2003-0544 affects OpenSSL versions 0.9.6 and 0.9.7.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2003-0544?
CVE-2003-0544 can be exploited by remote attackers to induce a denial of service by causing an application to crash.
Is CVE-2003-0544 related to SSL client certificates?
Yes, CVE-2003-0544 specifically involves issues arising from SSL client certificates using certain ASN.1 inputs.