CVE-2015-0288: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Mar 16, 2015
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Updated

A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in OpenSSL's X509toX509REQ() function. A remote attacker could use this flaw to crash an OpenSSL server with an invalid certificate key. Note that this function is rarely used in practice.

This issue affects OpenSSL versions: 1.0.2, 1.0.1, 1.0.0, and 0.9.8. This issue is fixed in versions: 1.0.2a, 1.0.1m, 1.0.0r, and 0.9.8zf.

Upstream patch:

https://git.openssl.org/gitweb/?p=openssl.git;a=commitdiff;h=28a00bcd8e318da18031b2ac8778c64147cd54f9

Acknowledgements:

Red Hat would like to thank the OpenSSL project for reporting this issue. Upstream acknowledges Brian Carpenter as the original reporter.

Other sources

The X509toX509REQ function in crypto/x509/x509req.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8zf, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0r, 1.0.1 before 1.0.1m, and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2a might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via an invalid certificate key.

MITRE

Affected Software

36 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/openssl<1.0.2
1.0.2
redhat/openssl<1.0.1
1.0.1
redhat/openssl<0.9.8
0.9.8
OpenSSL OpenSSL<=0.9.8ze
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0
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=1.0.0n
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0o
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0p
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.0q
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1
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
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1i
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1j
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1k
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.1l
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.2

Event History

Mar 19, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0288?

CVE-2015-0288 has a moderate severity level as it can lead to denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference in OpenSSL.

2

What versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2015-0288?

CVE-2015-0288 affects OpenSSL versions 1.0.2, 1.0.1, 1.0.0, and 0.9.8.

3

How do I fix CVE-2015-0288?

To fix CVE-2015-0288, you should upgrade your OpenSSL to version 1.0.2 or higher.

4

Can CVE-2015-0288 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-0288 can be exploited by a remote attacker using an invalid certificate key.

5

What function in OpenSSL is impacted by CVE-2015-0288?

CVE-2015-0288 impacts the X509_to_X509_REQ() function in OpenSSL.

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