gsd-2008-0555
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:22
Details
The ExpandCert function in Apache-SSL before apache_1.3.41+ssl_1.59 does not properly handle (1) '/' and (2) '=' characters in a Distinguished Name (DN) in a client certificate, which might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted DN that triggers overwriting of environment variables.
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CVE-2008-0555


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      "publishedDate": "2008-04-04T00:44Z"
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