Buffer overflow in Openssl

CVE-2009-0590

The ASN1_STRING_print_ex function in OpenSSL before 0.9.8k allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) via vectors that trigger printing of a (1) BMPString or (2) UniversalString with an invalid encoded length.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.062 (92.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0590?
CVE-2009-0590 is a vulnerability in Openssl, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2009-03-27.
Is CVE-2009-0590 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.