The ASN1_STRING_print_ex function in OpenSSL before 0.9.8k allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) via vectors that trigger printing of a (1) BMPString or (2) UniversalString with an invalid encoded length.
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DSA-1763-1 | New openssl packages fix denial of service |
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USN-750-1 | OpenSSL vulnerability |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T04:40:04.972Z
Reserved: 2009-02-13T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2009-0590

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2009-03-27T16:30:00.170
Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Link: CVE-2009-0590


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