CVE-2009-3245: Input Validation

Published Mar 5, 2010
·
Updated

OpenSSL before 0.9.8m does not check for a NULL return value from bnwexpand function calls in (1) crypto/bn/bndiv.c, (2) crypto/bn/bngf2m.c, (3) crypto/ec/ec2smpl.c, and (4) engines/eubsec.c, which has unspecified impact and context-dependent attack vectors.

Affected Software

13 affected components
OpenSSL OpenSSL<=0.9.8l
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8d
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8e
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8f
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8g
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8h
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8i
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8j
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8k

Event History

Mar 5, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3245?

The severity of CVE-2009-3245 is not explicitly rated but involves potential unspecified impacts due to null return value checks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3245?

To fix CVE-2009-3245, upgrade your OpenSSL version to 0.9.8m or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2009-3245?

CVE-2009-3245 affects OpenSSL versions prior to 0.9.8m, including 0.9.8a through 0.9.8l.

4

What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2009-3245?

CVE-2009-3245 has context-dependent attack vectors which may exploit functions without proper null checks.

5

Is CVE-2009-3245 still a concern today?

CVE-2009-3245 remains a concern for systems running older versions of OpenSSL, especially those still in use.

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