CVE-2004-0079 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can crash OpenSSL via a crafted SSL/TLS handshake, causing denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-0079?
CVE-2004-0079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Mar 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The do_change_cipher_spec function in OpenSSL 0.9.6c to 0.9.6k, and 0.9.7a to 0.9.7c, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted SSL/TLS handshake that triggers a null dereference.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0079?
It affects 66 products.
Products include 4d Webstar, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Avaya Converged Communications Server, Avaya Intuity Audix, Avaya S8300 and 60 more.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0079?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2004-0079 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0079 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0079, GHSA-xcj5-xcx2-vvvv.