7.5
CWE
415
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-9424: Double Free

First published: Mon Dec 29 2014(Updated: )

Double free vulnerability in the ssl_parse_clienthello_use_srtp_ext function in d1_srtp.c in LibreSSL before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a certain length-verification error during processing of a DTLS handshake.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
LibreSSL<=2.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-9424?

    CVE-2014-9424 has a severity rating that can lead to denial of service and potential unspecified impacts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-9424?

    To fix CVE-2014-9424, upgrade LibreSSL to version 2.1.2 or later.

  • What versions of LibreSSL are affected by CVE-2014-9424?

    LibreSSL versions prior to 2.1.2 are affected by CVE-2014-9424.

  • How can CVE-2014-9424 be exploited?

    CVE-2014-9424 can be exploited by remote attackers through a specially crafted DTLS handshake triggering a length-verification error.

  • What impact does CVE-2014-9424 have on my system?

    The impact of CVE-2014-9424 includes potential denial of service and possible other unspecified impacts on system security.

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