CVE-2011-4109: Double Free
First published: Fri Jan 06 2012(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in OpenSSL 0.9.8 before 0.9.8s, when X509_V_FLAG_POLICY_CHECK is enabled, allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact by triggering failure of a policy check.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8 | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8a | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8b | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8c | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8d | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8e | |
| 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 | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8n | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8o | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8p | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8q | |
| OpenSSL | =0.9.8r |
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Reference Links
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssl_advisory3.asc
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Jun/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00018.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=132750648501816&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134039053214295&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1306.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1307.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1308.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48528
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5784
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2390
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/737740
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:006
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:007
- http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20120104.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72129
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4109?
To fix CVE-2011-4109, you should upgrade OpenSSL to version 0.9.8s or later.
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.
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.
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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