OpenSSL.ECDH.Use.After.Free.Remote.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a remote Code Execution vulnerability in OpenSSL.
The vulnerability is due to an error when handling out of order handshaking messages. An attacker can exploit this by sending a maliciously crafted handshaking message sequence. As a result it may be possible to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

OpenSSL Project OpenSSL version 0.9.8 to 0.9.8s
OpenSSL Project OpenSSL version 1.0.0 to 1.0.0d

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version available from the website.
http://www.openssl.org/source/

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)