PT-2013-1056 · Openssl+4 · Openssl+4
David Carlin
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Published
2013-12-14
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2013-6449
CVSS v2.0
7.5
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
OpenSSL versions prior to 1.0.1j
OpenSSL versions 1.0.1
Description
The issue concerns multiple vulnerabilities in the OpenSSL package that can be exploited remotely, potentially leading to breaches in confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. A specific flaw in the
ssl get algorithm2 function can cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via crafted traffic from a TLS 1.2 client. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information provided about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.Recommendations
For OpenSSL versions prior to 1.0.1j, update to version 1.0.1j or later to resolve the issue.
For OpenSSL version 1.0.1, consider disabling the
ssl get algorithm2 function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available.
Restrict access to TLS 1.2 clients to minimize the risk of exploitation.Fix
DoS
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Centos
Ibm Aix
Openssl
Red Hat