QID 38893

Date Published: 2023-05-18

QID 38893: OpenSSL Invalid certificate policies

Applications that use a non-default option when verifying certificates may be vulnerable to an attack from a malicious CA to circumvent certain checks.

Affected Version

OpenSSL 1.0.2 prior to 1.0.2zh (premium support customers only)
OpenSSL 1.1.1 prior to 1.1.1u
OpenSSL 3.0.0 prior to 3.0.9
OpenSSL 3.1.0 prior to 3.1.1

QID Detection Logic (Unauthenticated):
This QID matches vulnerable versions based on the exposed banner information under the OpenSSL service.

Successfully exploiting of this Vulnerability may impact integrity

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to OpenSSL for further details.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 38893

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    OpenSSL URL Logo www.openssl.org/news/secadv/20230328.txt