Vulnerability Description
OpenSSL 0.9.6e uses assertions when detecting buffer overflow attacks instead of less severe mechanisms, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain messages that cause OpenSSL to abort from a failed assertion, as demonstrated using SSLv2 CLIENT_MASTER_KEY messages, which are not properly handled in s2_srvr.c.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6e |
References
- http://cvs.openssl.org/chngview?cn=7659PatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106511018214983
- http://www.ebitech.sk/patrik/SA/SA-20031002.txt
- http://cvs.openssl.org/chngview?cn=7659PatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106511018214983
- http://www.ebitech.sk/patrik/SA/SA-20031002.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1568?
CVE-2002-1568 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). OpenSSL 0.9.6e uses assertions when detecting buffer overflow attacks instead of less severe mechanisms, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain messages that ca...
How severe is CVE-2002-1568?
CVE-2002-1568 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1568?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openssl Openssl.