CVE-2008-1678
First published: Wed Apr 30 2008(Updated: )
Memory leak in the zlib_stateful_init function in crypto/comp/c_zlib.c in libssl in OpenSSL 0.9.8f through 0.9.8h allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via multiple calls, as demonstrated by initial SSL client handshakes to the Apache HTTP Server mod_ssl that specify a compression algorithm.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/httpd | <0:2.2.3-22.el5_3.1 | 0:2.2.3-22.el5_3.1 |
| OpenSSL libcrypto | =0.9.8f | |
| OpenSSL libcrypto | =0.9.8g | |
| OpenSSL libcrypto | =0.9.8h |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=openssl-dev&m=121060672602371&w=2
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=222643
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=rev&revision=654119
- https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/bugs/186339
- https://bugs.edge.launchpad.net/bugs/224945
- https://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=44975
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-06.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31026
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-August/msg00055.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31416
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31692
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-11/msg00000.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3981
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-731-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34219
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=447268
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35264
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1075.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:124
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38761
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2010&m=slackware-security.663049
- https://kb.bluecoat.com/index?page=content&id=SA50
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42733
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42724
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44183
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43948
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9754
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache2/+bug/224945
- http://cvs.openssl.org/chngview?cn=15897
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F9/FEDORA-2008-6393
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1075.html
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-1678 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1678
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009:1075
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2008-1678.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1678?
CVE-2008-1678 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service through memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1678?
To fix CVE-2008-1678, upgrade to OpenSSL version 0.9.8i or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-1678?
CVE-2008-1678 affects OpenSSL versions 0.9.8f through 0.9.8h and specific versions of Apache HTTP Server mod_ssl.
Can CVE-2008-1678 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1678 can be exploited remotely through multiple SSL client handshake requests.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-1678?
Yes, a patch is available in later versions of OpenSSL to address the vulnerability in CVE-2008-1678.
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