CVE-2007-5536: Medium severity HPE Openssl vulnerability
Published Oct 18, 2007
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in OpenSSL before A.00.09.07l on HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31 allows local users to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
4 affected components
HPE Openssl<a.00.09.07l
HP HP-UX=11.11
HP HP-UX=11.23
HP HP-UX=11.31
Event History
Oct 18, 2007
CVE Published
12:17 AM
Data Sourced
12:17 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5536?
CVE-2007-5536 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that affects OpenSSL on specific versions of HP-UX.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-5536?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5536, upgrade OpenSSL to version A.00.09.07l or later on affected HP-UX systems.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5536?
CVE-2007-5536 affects local users running versions of OpenSSL prior to A.00.09.07l on HP-UX B.11.11, B.11.23, and B.11.31.
4
What are the possible impacts of CVE-2007-5536?
The impact of CVE-2007-5536 can lead to a denial of service, rendering the OpenSSL service unavailable to legitimate users.
5
Is there a public exploit for CVE-2007-5536?
There is no known public exploit for CVE-2007-5536, but it is advisable to take preventive measures as a best practice.