OpenSSL 0.9.8/1.0.0/1.0.1 ECDH ssl3_read_bytes cryptographic issues

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in OpenSSL 0.9.8/1.0.0/1.0.1 (Network Encryption Software). This issue affects the function ssl3_read_bytes of the component ECDH Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cryptographic issues vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-310. Impacted is availability.

The issue has been introduced in 07/05/2005. The weakness was disclosed 06/05/2014 by Felix Gröbert and Ivan Fratric with Google as secadv_20140605.txt as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at openssl.org. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the project team. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-3470 since 05/14/2014. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3257 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 76345 (HP System Management Homepage < 7.2.4.1 / 7.3.3.1 OpenSSL Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 185081 (HP-UX Running OpenSSL Multiple Vulnerabilities (HPSBUX03046)).

Upgrading to version 0.9.8za, 1.0.0m or 1.0.1h eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The advisory contains the following remark:

The fix was developed by Stephen Henson of the OpenSSL core team.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (93589) and Tenable (76345). isc.sans.edu is providing further details. The entries 13456, 13455, 13454 and 13453 are pretty similar.

Affected

  • Google Chrome for Android up to 34.0.1847
  • McAfee Web Gateway up to 7.3.2.10/7.4.2.1

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  • end of life (old version)

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Class: Cryptographic issues
CWE: CWE-310
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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 76345
Nessus Name: HP System Management Homepage < 7.2.4.1 / 7.3.3.1 OpenSSL Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 103107
OpenVAS Name: VMSA-2014-0006: VMware product updates address OpenSSL security vulnerabilities
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Upgrade: OpenSSL 0.9.8za/1.0.0m/1.0.1h

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Sourcesinfo

Product: openssl.org

Advisory: secadv_20140605.txt
Researcher: Felix Gröbert, Ivan Fratric
Organization: Google
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-3470 (🔍)
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X-Force: 93589 - OpenSSL ECDH ciphersuites denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityTracker: 1030338
SecurityFocus: 67898 - OpenSSL CVE-2014-3470 Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 58403 - OpenSSL Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical

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Created: 06/05/2014 15:48
Updated: 06/20/2021 16:46
Changes: 06/05/2014 15:48 (99), 05/03/2019 10:26 (2), 06/20/2021 16:46 (3)
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