CVE-2006-3738 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in OpenSSL's SSL_get_shared_ciphers function allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a long list of ciphers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-3738?
CVE-2006-3738 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Openssl Openssl, published on 28 Sep 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the SSL_get_shared_ciphers function in OpenSSL 0.9.7 before 0.9.7l, 0.9.8 before 0.9.8d, and earlier versions has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors involving a long list of ciphers.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3738?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openssl Openssl.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3738?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-3738 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3738 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Openssl Openssl
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-3738, GHSA-ggxp-7ch8-7mfp.