CVE-2003-0545: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 01 2003(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in OpenSSL 0.9.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an SSL client certificate with a certain invalid ASN.1 encoding.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSSL | =0.9.6 | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22249
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21247112
- http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2003-26.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-394
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/935264
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-292.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8732
- http://www.uniras.gov.uk/vuls/2003/006489/openssl.htm
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3900
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2590
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0545?
CVE-2003-0545 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0545?
The recommended fix for CVE-2003-0545 is to upgrade to a patched version of OpenSSL that resolves this vulnerability.
Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2003-0545?
CVE-2003-0545 impacts OpenSSL versions 0.9.6 and 0.9.7.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2003-0545?
Exploitation of CVE-2003-0545 can lead to a crash of the application using OpenSSL and potential execution of arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2003-0545 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2003-0545 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it over the network.
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