Improper input validation in Openssl

CVE-2010-0433

The kssl_keytab_is_available function in ssl/kssl.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8n, when Kerberos is enabled but Kerberos configuration files cannot be opened, does not check a certain return value, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via SSL cipher negotiation, as demonstrated by a chroot installation of Dovecot or stunnel without Kerberos configuration files inside the chroot.

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

EPSS: 0.079 (94.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

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

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0433?
CVE-2010-0433 is a vulnerability in Openssl, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2010-03-05.
Is CVE-2010-0433 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.