SB2016050507 - Buffer Over-read in OpenSSL



SB2016050507 - Buffer Over-read in OpenSSL

Published: May 5, 2016 Updated: January 13, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2016050507
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer Over-read (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2176)

The vulnerability allows a remote to cause buffer over-read on the target system.

The weakness exists due to overread in applications using the X509_NAME_oneline() function on EBCDIC systems. The vulnerability leads to arbitrary stack data return to the buffer.

Successful exploitation of the weakness results in buffer over-read on the vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.