CVE-2009-0591
First published: Fri Mar 27 2009(Updated: )
The CMS_verify function in OpenSSL 0.9.8h through 0.9.8j, when CMS is enabled, does not properly handle errors associated with malformed signed attributes, which allows remote attackers to repudiate a signature that originally appeared to be valid but was actually invalid.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSSL libcrypto | =0.9.8j | |
| OpenSSL libcrypto | =0.9.8i | |
| OpenSSL libcrypto | =0.9.8h |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34460
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021907
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34256
- http://voodoo-circle.sourceforge.net/sa/sa-20090326-01.html
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=671059&group_id=116847
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34411
- http://www.osvdb.org/52865
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0850
- http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20090325.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34666
- http://www.php.net/archive/2009.php#id2009-04-08-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1020
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1175
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35065
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35380
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1548
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=124464882609472&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35729
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42724
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42733
- https://kb.bluecoat.com/index?page=content&id=SA50
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=127678688104458&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49432
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0591?
CVE-2009-0591 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow repudiation of signatures.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0591?
To fix CVE-2009-0591, it is recommended to upgrade OpenSSL to a version beyond 0.9.8j.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-0591?
CVE-2009-0591 affects OpenSSL versions 0.9.8h through 0.9.8j that have CMS enabled.
Can CVE-2009-0591 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-0591 can be exploited by remote attackers to repudiate signatures.
What is the impact of CVE-2009-0591?
The impact of CVE-2009-0591 includes the ability for attackers to compromise the integrity of digitally signed data.
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