Buffer overflow in OpenSSL

CVE-2006-3738

Buffer overflow in the SSL_get_shared_ciphers function in OpenSSL 0.9.7 before 0.9.7l, 0.9.8 before 0.9.8d, and earlier versions has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors involving a long list of ciphers.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.486 (98.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Openssl — versions 0.9.7, 0.9.7a, 0.9.7b
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3738?
CVE-2006-3738 is a vulnerability in OpenSSL, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2006-09-28.
Is CVE-2006-3738 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.