Auth bypass in Erlang

CVE-2009-0130

lib/crypto/c_src/crypto_drv.c in erlang does not properly check the return value from the OpenSSL DSA_do_verify function, which might allow remote attackers to bypass validation of the certificate chain via a malformed SSL/TLS signature, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2008-5077. NOTE: a package maintainer disputes this issue, reporting that there is a proper check within the only code that uses the applicable part of crypto_drv.c, and thus "this report is invalid.

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

EPSS: 0.012 (65.6th 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:H/A:N.

Affected products

  • Erlang — versions _nil_
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0130?
CVE-2009-0130 is a high-severity vulnerability in Erlang, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2009-01-15.
How severe is CVE-2009-0130?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2009-0130 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.