NULL pointer dereference in 4d Webstar

CVE-2004-0079

The do_change_cipher_spec function in OpenSSL 0.9.6c to 0.9.6k, and 0.9.7a to 0.9.7c, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SSL/TLS handshake that triggers a null dereference.

EPSS: 0.095 (94.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

  • cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID, Vendor Advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_FEDORA, vendor-advisory, Mailing List)
  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_ENGARDE, Broken Link)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_HP, vendor-advisory, Mailing List)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Broken Link)
  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MANDRAKE)
  • cve@mitre.org (Broken Link, x_refsource_OVAL, signature, vdb-entry)
  • cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CONECTIVA, Broken Link)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_SECUNIA, Broken Link, third-party-advisory)
  • cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Broken Link)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0079?
CVE-2004-0079 is a high-severity vulnerability in 4d Webstar, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2004-11-23.
How severe is CVE-2004-0079?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2004-0079 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.