CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-1789

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The X509_cmp_time function in OpenSSL before versions 0.9.8zg, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0s, 1.0.1 before 1.0.1n, and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted length field in ASN1_TIME data, leading to out-of-bounds read and application crash.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt server operations, potentially leading to service downtime and loss of availability for users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update OpenSSL to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for potential attack attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The X509_cmp_time function in crypto/x509/x509_vfy.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8zg, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0s, 1.0.1 before 1.0.1n, and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted length field in ASN1_TIME data, as demonstrated by an attack against a server that supports client authentication with a custom verification callback.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS