OpenSSL `asn1_d2i_read_bio()´ DER Format Data Processing Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
22 May 2012
Release Date:
20 Apr 2012
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Security software and application - Security Software & Appliance
A vulnerability has been identified in OpenSSL, which can be exploited by malicious people to potentially compromise an application using the library.
The vulnerability is caused due to a type casting error in the "asn1_d2i_read_bio()" function when processing DER format data and can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow.
Successful exploitation may allow execution of arbitrary code, but may require a target to be running on a 64-bit system.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- OpenSSL versions prior to 0.9.8v, 1.0.1a, and 1.0.0i.
NOTE: Applications that use PEM only routines are not affected.
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Update to version 0.9.8v, 1.0.1a, and 1.0.0i.
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