CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-3738: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Sep 28 2006(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in the SSL_get_shared_ciphers function in OpenSSL 0.9.7 before 0.9.7l, 0.9.8 before 0.9.8d, and earlier versions has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors involving a long list of ciphers.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7a
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7b
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7c
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7d
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7e
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7f
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7g
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7h
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7i
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7j
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.7k
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.8
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.8a
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.8b
OpenSSL libcrypto=0.9.8c

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-3738?

    CVE-2006-3738 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution based on a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-3738?

    To fix CVE-2006-3738, upgrade OpenSSL to version 0.9.7l or later, or 0.9.8d or later.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-3738?

    CVE-2006-3738 affects OpenSSL versions earlier than 0.9.7l and 0.9.8d.

  • What impact does CVE-2006-3738 have on systems?

    CVE-2006-3738 can lead to denial of service or remote execution of arbitrary code.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2006-3738?

    The recommended workaround for CVE-2006-3738 is to disable the use of shared ciphers if upgrading is not immediately feasible.

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