CVE-2015-1182
HighSummary
The asn1_get_sequence_of function in the PolarSSL library from version 1.0 through 1.2.12 and 1.3.x through 1.3.9 does not properly initialize a pointer in the asn1_sequence linked list, which may lead to a denial of service (crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASN.1 sequence in a certificate.
Risk Assessment
Remote attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service or execute unauthorized code, posing a serious threat to the integrity and availability of the system.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the PolarSSL library to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and conduct a security audit of applications using this library.
Other vulnerabilities in PolarSSL
See all- CVE-2014-9744High
A memory leak in PolarSSL before version 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a large number of ClientHello messages.
- CVE-2014-8628High
A memory leak in PolarSSL before 1.2.12 and 1.3.x before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a large number of crafted X.509 certificates.
Original NVD description (English source)
The asn1_get_sequence_of function in library/asn1parse.c in PolarSSL 1.0 through 1.2.12 and 1.3.x through 1.3.9 does not properly initialize a pointer in the asn1_sequence linked list, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASN.1 sequence in a certificate.