Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the mod_ssl Certificate Revocation List (CRL) verification callback in Apache, when configured to use a CRL, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (child process crash) via a CRL that causes a buffer overflow of one null byte.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Http Server | >= 2.0.35, <= 2.0.54 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 3.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.trustix.org/pipermail/tsl-announce/2005-October/000354.htmlBroken Link
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-582.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19072Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19185Third Party Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/604Third Party Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102198-1Broken Link
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-081.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-805Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:129Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_sr.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_46_apache.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428138/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14366Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0789Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=163013Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1268?
CVE-2005-1268 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one error in the mod_ssl Certificate Revocation List (CRL) verification callback in Apache, when configured to use a CRL, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (child process cra...
How severe is CVE-2005-1268?
CVE-2005-1268 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-2005-1268?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Http Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation, Debian Debian Linux.