CVE-2009-5009: Double Free

Published Oct 12, 2010
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Updated

Double free vulnerability in OpenConnect before 1.40 might allow remote AnyConnect SSL VPN servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted DTLS Cipher option during a reconnect operation.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Infradead Openconnect<=1.30
Infradead Openconnect=1.00
Infradead Openconnect=1.10
Infradead Openconnect=1.20

Event History

Oct 12, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-5009?

CVE-2009-5009 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing application crashes and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-5009?

To fix CVE-2009-5009, you should upgrade to OpenConnect version 1.40 or later.

3

What versions of OpenConnect are affected by CVE-2009-5009?

CVE-2009-5009 affects OpenConnect versions prior to 1.40, including 1.00, 1.10, 1.20, and up to 1.30.

4

Can CVE-2009-5009 lead to data breaches?

While CVE-2009-5009 primarily causes denial of service, it may also expose systems to additional risks due to the application crash.

5

What impact does CVE-2009-5009 have on users?

CVE-2009-5009 can lead to application crashes, resulting in interrupted services for users relying on the OpenConnect SSL VPN.

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