Title: OpenSSL CBC Encryption DTLS Packet TLS Record Length Parsing Remote DoS
Info
Disclosure
May 11, 2012
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
May 10, 2012
Description
OpenSSL contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when parsing the TLS record length of DTLS packets using CBC encryption, and will result in loss of availability for the application.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Solution:
Upgrade
Exploit:
Exploit Private
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.0.1c, 1.0.0j or 0.9.8x or higher, as they have been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.