Openssl · Openssl · CVE-2006-2937
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
OpenSSL versions 0.9.7 through 0.9.7l
OpenSSL versions 0.9.8 through 0.9.8d
Description:
The issue is related to an error in processing malformed ASN.1 structures, which may lead to an infinite loop and consumption of memory, resulting in a denial of service. This can be triggered remotely, potentially affecting the availability of the service. Multiple vulnerabilities in the OpenSSL package may also lead to violations of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.
Recommendations:
For OpenSSL versions 0.9.7 through 0.9.7l, update to version 0.9.7l or later.
For OpenSSL versions 0.9.8 through 0.9.8d, update to version 0.9.8d or later.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the service to minimize the risk of exploitation.