QID 38920

Date Published: 2024-04-11

QID 38920: Open Secure Sockets Layer (OpenSSL) Denial of Service 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
OpenSSL 3.0.0 prior to 3.0.13
OpenSSL 3.1 prior to 3.1.5
OpenSSL 3.2 prior to 3.2.1

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 disruption of service.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 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 38920

    CVE-2024-0727 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    OpenSSL URL Logo www.openssl.org/news/secadv/20240125.txt
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