Description
Buffer overflow in the ssl_read_record function in ssl_tls.c in PolarSSL before 1.1.8, when using TLS 1.1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long packet.
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 7 | polarssl | 1.2.9-1~deb7u1 | DSA-2782-1 |
| Debian 6.0 | polarssl | 1.2.9-1~deb6u1 | DSA-2782-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-2782-1 polarssl - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026