CVE-2011-4109: Double Free

Published Jan 6, 2012
·
Updated

Double free vulnerability in OpenSSL 0.9.8 before 0.9.8s, when X509VFLAGPOLICYCHECK is enabled, allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact by triggering failure of a policy check.

Affected Software

19 affected components
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
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8l
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8m
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8n
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8o
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8p
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8q
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8r

Event History

Jan 6, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4109?

CVE-2011-4109 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on policy checks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4109?

To fix CVE-2011-4109, you should upgrade OpenSSL to version 0.9.8s or later.

3

What versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2011-4109?

CVE-2011-4109 affects all OpenSSL versions prior to 0.9.8s, including 0.9.8 through 0.9.8r.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-4109?

CVE-2011-4109 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by triggering a failure in policy checks.

5

Is CVE-2011-4109 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2011-4109 is a recognized vulnerability that has been documented and reported by security forums and advisories.

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