Vulnerability Description
The _gnutls_x509_oid2mac_algorithm function in lib/gnutls_algorithms.c in GnuTLS before 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted X.509 certificate that uses a hash algorithm that is not supported by GnuTLS, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Gnutls | <= 1.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnutls-dev/2006-August/001190.html
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnutls-dev/2006-August/001192.htmlPatch
- http://www.gnu.org/software/gnutls/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnutls-dev/2006-August/001190.html
- http://lists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnutls-dev/2006-August/001192.htmlPatch
- http://www.gnu.org/software/gnutls/security.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-7239?
CVE-2006-7239 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The _gnutls_x509_oid2mac_algorithm function in lib/gnutls_algorithms.c in GnuTLS before 1.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted X.509 certificate that uses a h...
How severe is CVE-2006-7239?
CVE-2006-7239 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-2006-7239?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Gnutls.