Description
The ExpandCert function in Apache-SSL before apache_1.3.41+ssl_1.59 does not properly handle (1) '/' and (2) '=' characters in a Distinguished Name (DN) in a client certificate, which might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted DN that triggers overwriting of environment variables.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2008-0565 | The ExpandCert function in Apache-SSL before apache_1.3.41+ssl_1.59 does not properly handle (1) '/' and (2) '=' characters in a Distinguished Name (DN) in a client certificate, which might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted DN that triggers overwriting of environment variables. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T07:46:54.867Z
Reserved: 2008-02-01T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-0555
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-04-04T00:44:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-0555
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