Vulnerability Description
The kssl_keytab_is_available function in ssl/kssl.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8n, when Kerberos is enabled but Kerberos configuration files cannot be opened, does not check a certain return value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via SSL cipher negotiation, as demonstrated by a chroot installation of Dovecot or stunnel without Kerberos configuration files inside the chroot.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssl | Openssl | <= 0.9.8m |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssl_advisory.asc
- http://cvs.openssl.org/chngview?cn=19374
- http://groups.google.com/group/mailing.openssl.users/browse_thread/thread/c3e1ab
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/038587.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/039561.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=127128920008563&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=127557640302499&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39461
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39932
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42724
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42733
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43311
- http://www.mail-archive.com/dovecot%40dovecot.org/msg26224.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:076
- http://www.openssl.org/news/changelog.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0433?
CVE-2010-0433 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The kssl_keytab_is_available function in ssl/kssl.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8n, when Kerberos is enabled but Kerberos configuration files cannot be opened, does not check a certain return value, which a...
How severe is CVE-2010-0433?
CVE-2010-0433 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0433?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openssl Openssl.