CVE-2014-3505: Double Free

Published Aug 13, 2014
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Updated

Double free vulnerability in d1both.c in the DTLS implementation in OpenSSL 0.9.8 before 0.9.8zb, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0n, and 1.0.1 before 1.0.1i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted DTLS packets that trigger an error condition.

Affected Software

59 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=0.9.8m-beta1
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
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8s
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8t
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8u
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8v
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8w
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8x
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8y
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.8za
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0-beta1
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0-beta2
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0-beta3
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0-beta4
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0-beta5
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0d
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0e
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0f
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0g
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0h
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0i
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0j
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0k
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0l
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0m
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1-beta1
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1-beta2
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1-beta3
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1d
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1e
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1f
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1g
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1h

Event History

Aug 13, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3505?

CVE-2014-3505 is considered a high-severity vulnerability as it can lead to a denial of service through application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3505?

To fix CVE-2014-3505, upgrade your OpenSSL version to 0.9.8zb or later, or to 1.0.0n and 1.0.1i or later.

3

What versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2014-3505?

CVE-2014-3505 affects OpenSSL versions prior to 0.9.8zb, 1.0.0n, and 1.0.1i.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-3505?

CVE-2014-3505 is a double free vulnerability in the DTLS implementation of OpenSSL.

5

Can CVE-2014-3505 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-3505 can be exploited remotely via crafted DTLS packets.

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