Vulnerability Description
The ExpandCert function in Apache-SSL before apache_1.3.41+ssl_1.59 does not properly handle (1) '/' and (2) '=' characters in a Distinguished Name (DN) in a client certificate, which might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted DN that triggers overwriting of environment variables.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache-Ssl | Apache-Ssl | 1.3.34_1.57 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29644Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3797
- http://www.apache-ssl.org/advisory-cve-2008-0555.txtExploit
- http://www.cynops.de/advisories/CVE-2008-0555.txtExploit
- http://www.klink.name/security/aklink-sa-2008-005-apache-ssl.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490386/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28576Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019784
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1079/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41618
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29644Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3797
- http://www.apache-ssl.org/advisory-cve-2008-0555.txtExploit
- http://www.cynops.de/advisories/CVE-2008-0555.txtExploit
- http://www.klink.name/security/aklink-sa-2008-005-apache-ssl.txtExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0555?
CVE-2008-0555 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The ExpandCert function in Apache-SSL before apache_1.3.41+ssl_1.59 does not properly handle (1) '/' and (2) '=' characters in a Distinguished Name (DN) in a client certificate, which might allow remo...
How severe is CVE-2008-0555?
CVE-2008-0555 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0555?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache-Ssl Apache-Ssl.