OpenSSL Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability (CVE-2009-0590)

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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Related Vulnerabilities

Severity

Medium

Classification

CVE-2009-0590 CWE-119

Tags

Missing Update Known Vulnerabilities