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CVE-2016-2109
The asn1_d2i_read_bio function in crypto/asn1/a_d2i_fp.c in the ASN.1 BIO implementation...
Vulnerability Description
The asn1_d2i_read_bio function in crypto/asn1/a_d2i_fp.c in the ASN.1 BIO implementation in OpenSSL before 1.0.1t and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2h allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a short invalid encoding.
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
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References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05320149
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.542103
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- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00018.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00029.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2073.html
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03765en_us
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- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3566
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- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00001.html
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- https://support.apple.com/HT206903
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa123
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- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-412672.pdf
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View all reports →Affected Software
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Vulnerable Versions:
0, 1.0.2, 1.0.2a, 1.0.2b, 1.0.2c, 1.0.2d, 1.0.2e, 1.0.2f, 1.0.2g, 7.0, 6.0, 7.2
Timeline
Official Publish:
May 5th, 2016
Last Modified:
August 5th, 2024
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.