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SSL/TLS: OpenSSL TLS 'heartbeat' Extension Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Information
Severity
Severity
Medium
Family
Family
SSL and TLS
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
5.0
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
10 years ago
Modified
Modified
5 years ago
Summary
OpenSSL is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
The TLS and DTLS implementations do not properly handle Heartbeat Extension packets.
Affected Software
Affected Software
OpenSSL 1.0.1f, 1.0.1e, 1.0.1d, 1.0.1c, 1.0.1b, 1.0.1a, and 1.0.1 are vulnerable.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Send a special crafted TLS request and check the response.
Solution
Solution
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.