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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0102
OpenBSD have released patches to mitigate a vulnerability in OpenSSL
15 April 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: OpenSSL
Operating System: OpenBSD
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Saturday, May 15 2010
OVERVIEW
OpenBSD have released patches to mitigate a vulnerability in OpenSSL.
IMPACT
This vulnerability, affecting versions 4.5 [1] and 4.6 [2],
is detailed as:
"In TLS connections, certain incorrectly formatted records can cause an
OpenSSL client or server to crash due to a read attempt at NULL."
MITIGATION
OpenBSD have released patches for versions 4.5 and 4.6. [1, 2]
REFERENCES
[1] OpenBSD 4.5 errata
http://www.openbsd.org/errata45.html
[2] OpenBSD 4.6 errata
http://www.openbsd.org/errata46.html
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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