Vulnerability Description
Belgian eID middleware (eidlib) 2.6.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eid | Eidlib | <= 2.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34029
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-016.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499827/100/0/threaded
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34029
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-016.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499827/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0049?
CVE-2009-0049 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Belgian eID middleware (eidlib) 2.6.0 and earlier does not properly check the return value from the OpenSSL EVP_VerifyFinal function, which allows remote attackers to bypass validation of the certific...
How severe is CVE-2009-0049?
CVE-2009-0049 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-2009-0049?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eid Eidlib.