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CVE-2003-0851

First published: Thu Nov 06 2003(Updated: )

OpenSSL 0.9.6k allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash via large recursion) via malformed ASN.1 sequences.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco IOS=12.1\(11\)e
Cisco IOS=12.1\(11b\)e
Cisco IOS=12.2sx
Cisco IOS=12.2sy
Cisco Content Services Switch 11000
Cisco PIX=6.2.2_.111
OpenSSL=0.9.6
OpenSSL=0.9.6a
OpenSSL=0.9.6b
OpenSSL=0.9.6c
OpenSSL=0.9.6d
OpenSSL=0.9.6e
OpenSSL=0.9.6f
OpenSSL=0.9.6g
OpenSSL=0.9.6h
OpenSSL=0.9.6i
OpenSSL=0.9.6j
OpenSSL=0.9.6k
OpenSSL=0.9.7
OpenSSL=0.9.7a
OpenSSL=0.9.7b
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.0
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.0\(1\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.0\(2\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.0\(3\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.0\(4\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.0\(4.101\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.1
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.1\(1\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.1\(2\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.1\(3\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.1\(4\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.1\(5\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.2
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.2\(1\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.2\(2\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.2\(3\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.3\(1\)
Cisco PIX Firewall=6.3\(3.102\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0851?

    CVE-2003-0851 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0851?

    To fix CVE-2003-0851, update OpenSSL to a version that is patched against this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2003-0851?

    CVE-2003-0851 affects several versions of OpenSSL along with Cisco IOS and Cisco PIX Firewall.

  • Can CVE-2003-0851 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2003-0851 can be exploited remotely using malformed ASN.1 sequences.

  • What are the consequences of an exploit of CVE-2003-0851?

    Exploitation of CVE-2003-0851 can lead to a crash of the affected service, resulting in a denial of service.

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