SB2016062204 - Integer overflow in ssl3_get_client_hello() in openssl (Alpine package)



SB2016062204 - Integer overflow in ssl3_get_client_hello() in openssl (Alpine package)

Published: June 22, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016062204
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow in ssl3_get_client_hello() (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2177)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause denial of service conditions on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in ssl3_get_client_hello() function. A remote attacker can cause integer overflow by sending specially crafted data and crash the service.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause the target service to crash.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.