ssldump PreMasterSecret Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:5690

Info

ssldump PreMasterSecret Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 5690
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 11 2002 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 11 2002 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery credited to Eric Rescorla of ssldump.
Vulnerable: RTFM ssldump 0.9 b2
RTFM ssldump 0.9 b1
Not Vulnerable: RTFM ssldump 0.9 b3

Discussion

ssldump PreMasterSecret Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The ssldump analysis tool is vulnerable to a buffer overflow located in the PreMasterSecret decryption process, potentially resulting in complete compromise of the affected host.

Exploit / POC

ssldump PreMasterSecret Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

ssldump PreMasterSecret Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
It is recommended that users upgrade to ssldump 0.9b3.


RTFM ssldump 0.9 b1

RTFM ssldump 0.9 b2

References

ssldump PreMasterSecret Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

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