OpenConnect DTLS Cipher Option Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability

BID:44107

Info

OpenConnect DTLS Cipher Option Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 44107
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2009-5009
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 27 2009 12:00AM
Updated: May 27 2009 12:00AM
Credit: Reported by the vendor.
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

OpenConnect DTLS Cipher Option Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability

OpenConnect is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability due to a double-free error.

Successful exploits may allow an attacker to crash the affected application, resulting in a denial-of-service condition. Other attacks may also be possible.

Versions prior to OpenConnect 1.40 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

OpenConnect DTLS Cipher Option Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit the issue using readily available network tools

Solution / Fix

OpenConnect DTLS Cipher Option Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available; please see the references for more information.

References

OpenConnect DTLS Cipher Option Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability

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