CVE-2009-1386: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Jun 04 2009(Updated: )
ssl/s3_pkt.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a DTLS ChangeCipherSpec packet that occurs before ClientHello.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8b | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8c | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8e | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8g | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8d | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8a | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8f | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8h | |
| OpenSSL | <0.9.8 | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8 | |
| SUSE libopenssl1 0 0-32bit | =0.9.6-15 | |
| SUSE libopenssl1 0 0-32bit | =0.9.6b-3 | |
| SUSE libopenssl1 0 0-32bit | =0.9.7a-2 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06 | |
| OpenSSL | >0.9.8<0.9.8i |
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Reference Links
- http://cvs.openssl.org/chngview?cn=17369
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c02029444
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.html
- http://rt.openssl.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=1679&user=guest&pass=guest
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35571
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35685
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35729
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36533
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38794
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38834
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/06/02/1
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1335.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35174
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-792-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0528
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50963
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11179
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7469
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8873
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1386?
CVE-2009-1386 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service through a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1386?
To fix CVE-2009-1386, upgrade OpenSSL to version 0.9.8i or later.
Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2009-1386?
CVE-2009-1386 affects all versions of OpenSSL before 0.9.8i, including various Red Hat and Ubuntu releases.
What happens if I do not address CVE-2009-1386?
If CVE-2009-1386 is not addressed, your system may become vulnerable to remote attackers causing service interruptions.
Is CVE-2009-1386 related to DTLS protocol?
Yes, CVE-2009-1386 is specifically associated with a vulnerability in handling DTLS ChangeCipherSpec packets.
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