GnuTLS 'gnutls_x509_dn_oid_name()' Function NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:67739

Info

GnuTLS 'gnutls_x509_dn_oid_name()' Function NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 67739
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2014-3465
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 30 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 25 2014 06:40AM
Credit: Tomas Hoger
Vulnerable: GNU GnuTLS 3.0.7
GNU GnuTLS 3.0.6
GNU GnuTLS 3.0.16
GNU GnuTLS 3.0.15
GNU GnuTLS 3.0.14
GNU GnuTLS 3.0.11
GNU GnuTLS 3.0.10
Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

GnuTLS 'gnutls_x509_dn_oid_name()' Function NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

GnuTLS is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to crash the affected application, denying service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

GnuTLS 'gnutls_x509_dn_oid_name()' Function NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

GnuTLS 'gnutls_x509_dn_oid_name()' Function NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

GnuTLS 'gnutls_x509_dn_oid_name()' Function NULL Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

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