Vulnerability Description
The SSL 3.0 implementation in OpenSSL before 0.9.8s and 1.x before 1.0.0f does not properly initialize data structures for block cipher padding, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by decrypting the padding data sent by an SSL peer.
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://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/55069
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57353
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4576?
CVE-2011-4576 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The SSL 3.0 implementation in OpenSSL before 0.9.8s and 1.x before 1.0.0f does not properly initialize data structures for block cipher padding, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive ...
How severe is CVE-2011-4576?
CVE-2011-4576 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-2011-4576?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openssl Openssl.