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High
CVE-2008-0555
The ExpandCert function in Apache-SSL before apache_1.3.41+ssl_1.59 does not properly...
Vulnerability Description
The ExpandCert function in Apache-SSL before apache_1.3.41+ssl_1.59 does not properly handle (1) '/' and (2) '=' characters in a Distinguished Name (DN) in a client certificate, which might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted DN that triggers overwriting of environment variables.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3797
- http://www.cynops.de/advisories/CVE-2008-0555.txt
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1079/references
- http://www.apache-ssl.org/advisory-cve-2008-0555.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41618
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28576
- http://www.klink.name/security/aklink-sa-2008-005-apache-ssl.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29644
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019784
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490386/100/0/threaded
Affected Vendor
apache-ssl
View all reports →Affected Software
apache-ssl
Vulnerable Versions:
1.3.34_1.57
Timeline
Official Publish:
April 4th, 2008
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.