CVE-2006-4343: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 28, 2006
·
Updated

The getserverhello function in the SSLv2 client code in OpenSSL 0.9.7 before 0.9.7l, 0.9.8 before 0.9.8d, and earlier versions allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (client crash) via unknown vectors that trigger a null pointer dereference.

Affected Software

20 affected components
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7j
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7k
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7g
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7d
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7e
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7i
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7h
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7f
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=5.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=6.06
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=5.10

Event History

Sep 28, 2006
CVE Published
06:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4343?

CVE-2006-4343 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can cause a denial of service through client crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4343?

To fix CVE-2006-4343, update your OpenSSL library to version 0.9.7l, 0.9.8d, or later.

3

Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2006-4343?

CVE-2006-4343 affects OpenSSL versions 0.9.7 before 0.9.7l and 0.9.8 before 0.9.8d.

4

What impact does CVE-2006-4343 have on systems?

The primary impact of CVE-2006-4343 is the potential for remote servers to crash clients using vulnerable versions of OpenSSL.

5

Is CVE-2006-4343 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2006-4343 affects OpenSSL libraries on various operating systems, including Debian and Ubuntu.

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