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CVE-2010-5298: Use After Free

First published: Mon Apr 14 2014(Updated: )

Race condition in the ssl3_read_bytes function in s3_pkt.c in OpenSSL through 1.0.1g, when SSL_MODE_RELEASE_BUFFERS is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject data across sessions or cause a denial of service (use-after-free and parsing error) via an SSL connection in a multithreaded environment.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenSSL<=1.0.1g
MariaDB>=10.0.0<10.0.13
Fedora=20
Fedora=19
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12
SUSE Linux Workstation Extension=12

Remedy

http://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/5.5/common/004_openssl.patch.sig

Remedy

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/13/1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-5298?

    CVE-2010-5298 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for data injection and denial of service in multithreaded environments.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-5298?

    To fix CVE-2010-5298, upgrade OpenSSL to version 1.0.1h or later and ensure that SSL_MODE_RELEASE_BUFFERS is not enabled.

  • What are the affected versions in CVE-2010-5298?

    CVE-2010-5298 affects OpenSSL through version 1.0.1g and several specific versions of MariaDB and SUSE products.

  • Can CVE-2010-5298 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-5298 can be exploited remotely by attackers making use of vulnerable SSL connections.

  • What is the primary impact of CVE-2010-5298?

    The primary impact of CVE-2010-5298 includes the ability to inject data across sessions and potential denial of service via use-after-free errors.

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