#VU5212 SRTP Memory Leak in OpenSSL - CVE-2014-3513

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5212

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-3513

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OpenSSL
Server applications / Encryption software

Vendor: OpenSSL Software Foundation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information and cause denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to a parsing error within DTLS SRTP extension in OpenSSL. A remote attacker can send a carefully crafted handshake message and free up to 64k of memory or cause denial of service conditions.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive data, stored in system memory, or cause the affected service to fail.

Mitigation
Update OpenSSL to version 1.0.1j.

Vulnerable software versions

OpenSSL: 1.0.1i - 1.0.1

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External links
https://www.openssl.org/news/secadv/20141015.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.