OpenSSL: DoS Vulnerability (CVE-2006-7250) - Linux
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
OpenSSL is prone to a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
The mime_hdr_cmp function in crypto/asn1/asn_mime.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted S/MIME message.
Affected Software
Affected Software
OpenSSL 0.9.8t and earlier.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
No known solution was made available for at least one year since the disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore. General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
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