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CVE-2008-0891

UnknownEPSS 4.56%

Last modified

CVE-2008-0891 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Double free vulnerability in OpenSSL 0.9.8f and 0.9.8g, when the TLS server name extensions are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed Client Hello packet. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 4.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Double free vulnerability in OpenSSL 0.9.8f and 0.9.8g, when the TLS server name extensions are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed Client Hello packet. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.56%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensslOpenssl0.9.8f
OpensslOpenssl0.9.8g

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0891?
Double free vulnerability in OpenSSL 0.9.8f and 0.9.8g, when the TLS server name extensions are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed Client Hello packet. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-0891?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0891 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0891?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST