CVE-2010-0740: Input Validation
First published: Fri Mar 26 2010(Updated: )
The ssl3_get_record function in ssl/s3_pkt.c in OpenSSL 0.9.8f through 0.9.8m allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed record in a TLS connection that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, related to the minor version number. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8f | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8g | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8h | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8i | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8j | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8k | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8l | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8m | |
| =0.9.8f | ||
| =0.9.8g | ||
| =0.9.8h | ||
| =0.9.8i | ||
| =0.9.8j | ||
| =0.9.8k | ||
| =0.9.8l | ||
| =0.9.8m |
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Reference Links
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssl_advisory.asc
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jun/msg00000.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/038587.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=127128920008563&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=127557640302499&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39932
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42724
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42733
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43311
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4723
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:076
- http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20100324.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023748
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_vc41_u1_rel_notes.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0710
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0839
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0933
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1216
- https://kb.bluecoat.com/index?page=content&id=SA50
- https://lists.balabit.com/pipermail/syslog-ng-announce/2011-January/000101.html
- https://lists.balabit.com/pipermail/syslog-ng-announce/2011-January/000102.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11731
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0740?
CVE-2010-0740 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to the potential crash caused by a NULL pointer dereference in OpenSSL.
Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2010-0740?
CVE-2010-0740 affects OpenSSL versions 0.9.8f through 0.9.8m.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0740?
To fix CVE-2010-0740, you should upgrade to a non-affected version of OpenSSL, ideally to 0.9.8n or later.
What causes CVE-2010-0740?
CVE-2010-0740 is caused by a malformed record in a TLS connection that triggers a NULL pointer dereference in the ssl3_get_record function.
Can CVE-2010-0740 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-0740 can be exploited remotely by an attacker sending a malformed TLS record.
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