Improper input validation in Openssl

CVE-2009-3245

OpenSSL before 0.9.8m does not check for a NULL return value from bn_wexpand function calls in (1) crypto/bn/bn_div.c, (2) crypto/bn/bn_gf2m.c, (3) crypto/ec/ec2_smpl.c, and (4) engines/e_ubsec.c, which has unspecified impact and context-dependent attack vectors.

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

EPSS: 0.067 (93.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Openssl — versions 0.9.8e, 0.9.8a, 0.9.8d
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3245?
CVE-2009-3245 is a vulnerability in Openssl, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2010-03-05.
Is CVE-2009-3245 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.