Description
Buffer overflow in OpenSSL 0.9.7 before 0.9.7-beta3, with Kerberos enabled, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long master key.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | openssl | 0.9.6e-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | openssl | 0.9.6e-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | openssl | 0.9.6e-1 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | openssl | 0.9.6c-2.woody.0 | DSA-136-2, DSA-136-1 |
| Debian 3.0 | openssl094 | 0.9.4-6.woody.0 | DSA-136-3, DSA-136-2, DSA-136-1 |
| Debian 3.0 | openssl095 | 0.9.5a-6.woody.0 | DSA-136-2, DSA-136-1 |
Advisories 3
- DSA-136-3 openssl - multiple remote exploits Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-136-1 openssl - multiple remote exploits Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-136-2 openssl - multiple remote exploits Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- MDKSA-2002:046 vendor-advisory
- CA-2002-23 third-party-advisory
- VU#561275 third-party-advisory
- CLA-2002:513 vendor-advisory
- openssl-ssl3-masterkey-bo(9715) vdb-entry
- 5361 vdb-entry