QID 38895

Date Published: 2023-05-18

QID 38895: Open Secure Sockets Layer (OpenSSL) Command Injection Vulnerability

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 1.0.2zf (premium support customers only)
OpenSSL 1.1.1 prior to 1.1.1p
OpenSSL 3.0.0 prior to 3.0.4
QID Detection Logic (Unauthenticated):
This QID matches vulnerable versions based on the exposed banner information under the OpenSSL service.

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could potentially allow a command injection

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.
    • Solution
    Vendor has released a patch to address these vulnerabilities. Customers are advised to refer to OpenSSL Security Advisory for more information pertaining to these vulnerabilities.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 38895

    CVE-2022-2068 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    OpenSSL URL Logo www.openssl.org/news/secadv/20220621.txt
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