CVE-2009-1379

Name: CVE-2009-1379
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-19T19:30:00.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1379 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the dtls1_retrieve_buffered_fragment function in ssl/d1_both.c in OpenSSL 1.0.0 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (openssl s_client crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a DTLS packet, as demonstrated by a packet from a server that uses a crafted server certificate.. EPSS estimates a 18.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the dtls1_retrieve_buffered_fragment function in ssl/d1_both.c in OpenSSL 1.0.0 Beta 2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (openssl s_client crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a DTLS packet, as demonstrated by a packet from a server that uses a crafted server certificate.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.24%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Openssl	Openssl	1.0.0	Beta2

References

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1379?

How severe is CVE-2009-1379?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1379 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1379?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-1379?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST