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OpenSSL < 0.9.7c ASN.1 Decoding Vulnerabilities
critical Nessus Plugin ID 17753
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Synopsis
Arbitrary code could be executed on the remote server.Description
According to its banner, the remote server is running a version of OpenSSL that is earlier than 0.9.7c.A remote attacker could trigger a denial of service or even execute arbitrary code by using an invalid client certificate.
Solution
Upgrade to OpenSSL 0.9.7c or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 17753
File Name: openssl_0_9_7c.nasl
Version: 1.13
Type: combined
Agent: windows, macosx, unix
Family: Web Servers
Published: 1/4/2012
Updated: 8/21/2023
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Temporal Score: 7.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2003-0543
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:openssl:openssl
Required KB Items: installed_sw/OpenSSL
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 9/30/2003
Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/30/2003
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2003-0543, CVE-2003-0544, CVE-2003-0545
BID: 8732