CVE-2007-4995: Critical severity OpenSSL OpenSSL vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2007
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Updated

Off-by-one error in the DTLS implementation in OpenSSL 0.9.8 before 0.9.8f allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8e
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8d
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8

Event History

Oct 13, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4995?

CVE-2007-4995 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-4995?

To fix CVE-2007-4995, upgrade to OpenSSL version 0.9.8f or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-4995?

CVE-2007-4995 affects all versions of OpenSSL from 0.9.8 up to, but not including, 0.9.8f.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-4995?

Exploitation of CVE-2007-4995 can lead to arbitrary code execution through DTLS vulnerability.

5

Is CVE-2007-4995 a network-level vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2007-4995 can be exploited by remote attackers over the network.

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