Vulnerability Description
The X509_NAME_oneline function in crypto/x509/x509_obj.c in OpenSSL before 1.0.1t and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2h allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process stack memory or cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via crafted EBCDIC ASN.1 data.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssl | Openssl | <= 1.0.1s |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136912/Slackware-Security-Advisory-openssl-
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/89746
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035721
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slack
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa123
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-412672.pdf
- https://git.openssl.org/?p=openssl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2919516136a4227d9e6d8f2fe6
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2176?
CVE-2016-2176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). The X509_NAME_oneline function in crypto/x509/x509_obj.c in OpenSSL before 1.0.1t and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2h allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process stack memory or cause a d...
How severe is CVE-2016-2176?
CVE-2016-2176 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openssl Openssl.