Vulnerability Description
The DTLS implementation in OpenSSL before 0.9.8s and 1.x before 1.0.0f performs a MAC check only if certain padding is valid, which makes it easier for remote attackers to recover plaintext via a padding oracle attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssl | Openssl | <= 0.9.8r |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/openssl_advisory3.asc
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c03360041
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Jun/msg00000.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-November/092905.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00001.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=132750648501816&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133951357207000&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134039053214295&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1306.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1307.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1308.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48528
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57260
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4108?
CVE-2011-4108 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The DTLS implementation in OpenSSL before 0.9.8s and 1.x before 1.0.0f performs a MAC check only if certain padding is valid, which makes it easier for remote attackers to recover plaintext via a padd...
How severe is CVE-2011-4108?
CVE-2011-4108 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-2011-4108?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openssl Openssl.