Vulnerability Description
The BN_GF2m_mod_inv function in crypto/bn/bn_gf2m.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8s, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0e, 1.0.1 before 1.0.1n, and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2b does not properly handle ECParameters structures in which the curve is over a malformed binary polynomial field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a session that uses an Elliptic Curve algorithm, as demonstrated by an attack against a server that supports client authentication.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssl | Openssl | <= 0.9.8zf |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://fortiguard.com/advisory/2015-07-09-cve-2015-1793-openssl-alternative-chai
- http://fortiguard.com/advisory/openssl-vulnerabilities-june-2015
- http://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2015-008.txt.asc
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10694
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00023.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00024.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-06/msg00026.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00006.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00037.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00011.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=143880121627664&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1788?
CVE-2015-1788 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The BN_GF2m_mod_inv function in crypto/bn/bn_gf2m.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8s, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0e, 1.0.1 before 1.0.1n, and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2b does not properly handle ECParameters structures in whic...
How severe is CVE-2015-1788?
CVE-2015-1788 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-2015-1788?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openssl Openssl.