Description
The ASN1_STRING_print_ex function in OpenSSL before 0.9.8k allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) via vectors that trigger printing of a (1) BMPString or (2) UniversalString with an invalid encoded length.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1763-1 | New openssl packages fix denial of service |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-750-1 | OpenSSL vulnerability |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T04:40:04.972Z
Reserved: 2009-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2009-0590
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Status : Modified
Published: 2009-03-27T16:30:00.170
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2009-0590
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
Ubuntu USN