CVE-2016-7052: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Sep 26 2016(Updated: )
crypto/x509/x509_vfy.c in OpenSSL 1.0.2i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) by triggering a CRL operation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Web Scripting | =12.0 | |
| OpenSSL libcrypto | =1.0.2i | |
| Node.js | >=4.0.0<=4.1.2 | |
| Node.js | >=4.2.0<4.6.0 | |
| Node.js | >=6.0.0<6.7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10759
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-10/msg00013.html
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995039
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93171
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036885
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa132
- https://git.openssl.org/?p=openssl.git;a=commit;h=6e629b5be45face20b4ca71c4fcbfed78b864a2e
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10171
- https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-16:27.openssl.asc
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-16
- https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03856en_us
- https://www.openssl.org/news/secadv/20160926.txt
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-16
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-19
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-20
- https://git.openssl.org/?p=openssl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6e629b5be45face20b4ca71c4fcbfed78b864a2e
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7052?
CVE-2016-7052 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7052?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7052, it is recommended to upgrade OpenSSL to version 1.0.2j or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-7052?
CVE-2016-7052 allows remote attackers to exploit a NULL pointer dereference, causing application crashes.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-7052?
CVE-2016-7052 affects OpenSSL version 1.0.2i and certain versions of Node.js and SUSE Linux.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7052?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-7052; upgrading to a patched version is advised.
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