Improper input validation in Openssl

CVE-2008-5077

OpenSSL 0.9.8i and earlier does not properly check the return value from the EVP_VerifyFinal function, which allows remote attackers to bypass validation of the certificate chain via a malformed SSL/TLS signature for DSA and ECDSA keys.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.051 (91.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Openssl — versions 0.9.1c, 0.9.2b, 0.9.3
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5077?
CVE-2008-5077 is a vulnerability in Openssl, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2009-01-07.
Is CVE-2008-5077 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.