Vulnerability Description
crypto/x509/x509_vfy.c in OpenSSL 1.0.x before 1.0.0e does not initialize certain structure members, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass CRL validation by using a nextUpdate value corresponding to a time in the past.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cvs.openssl.org/chngview?cn=21349Patch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Jun/msg00000.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-September/065712.
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-September/065744.
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092905.h
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133226187115472&w=2
- http://openssl.org/news/secadv_20110906.txtVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45956
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57353
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5784
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1004564
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:137
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1409.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026012
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=736087
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3207?
CVE-2011-3207 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). crypto/x509/x509_vfy.c in OpenSSL 1.0.x before 1.0.0e does not initialize certain structure members, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass CRL validation by using a nextUpdate value cor...
How severe is CVE-2011-3207?
CVE-2011-3207 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-2011-3207?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openssl Openssl.