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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2006-7250: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Wed Feb 29 2012(Updated: )

The mime_hdr_cmp function in crypto/asn1/asn_mime.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.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

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

Remedy

http://cvs.openssl.org/chngview?cn=22144

Remedy

https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=748738

Remedy

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=798100

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-7250?

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

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

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

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-7250?

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

  • 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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