CVE-2006-7250: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 29, 2012
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Updated

The mimehdrcmp function in crypto/asn1/asnmime.c in OpenSSL 0.9.8t and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted S/MIME message.

Affected Software

73 affected components
OpenSSL OpenSSL<=0.9.8t
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.1c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.2b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.3
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.3a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.4
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.5
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.5-beta1
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.5-beta2
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.5a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.5a-beta1
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.5a-beta2
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6-beta1
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6-beta2
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6-beta3
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6a-beta1
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6a-beta2
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6a-beta3
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6d
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6e
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6f
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6g
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6h
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6i
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6j
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6k
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6l
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6m
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7-beta1
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7-beta2
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7-beta3
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7-beta4
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7-beta5
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7-beta6
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7d
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7e
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7f
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7g
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7h
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7i
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7j
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7k
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7l
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7m
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8d
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8e
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8f
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8g
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8h
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8i
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8j
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8k
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8l
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8m
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8m-beta1
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8n
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8o
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8p
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8q
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8r
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8s

Event History

Feb 29, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-7250?

CVE-2006-7250 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-7250?

To fix CVE-2006-7250, upgrade to a version of OpenSSL later than 0.9.8t.

3

What versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2006-7250?

CVE-2006-7250 affects OpenSSL versions 0.9.8t and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-7250?

CVE-2006-7250 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by the mime_hdr_cmp function.

5

Can CVE-2006-7250 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-7250 can be exploited remotely through a crafted S/MIME message.

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