Vulnerability Description
Gale 0.99 and earlier does not properly check the return value from the OpenSSL EVP_VerifyFinal function, which allows remote attackers to bypass validation of the certificate chain via a malformed SSL/TLS signature for DSA and ECDSA keys, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2008-5077.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gale | Gale | <= 0.99 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-016.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499827/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0046Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-016.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499827/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0046Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0047?
CVE-2009-0047 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Gale 0.99 and earlier does not properly check the return value from the OpenSSL EVP_VerifyFinal function, which allows remote attackers to bypass validation of the certificate chain via a malformed SS...
How severe is CVE-2009-0047?
CVE-2009-0047 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-2009-0047?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gale Gale.