CVE-2008-0555

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductApache-ssl
PublishedApr 4, 2008
First seenApr 4, 2008

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apache-ssl apache-ssl1.3.34_1.57—

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