NULL pointer deref in signature_algorithms processing
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osv · RUSTSEC-2021-0055
PublishedAn OpenSSL TLS server may crash if sent a maliciously crafted renegotiation ClientHello message from a client. If a TLSv1.2 renegotiation ClientHello omits the signature_algorithms extension (where it was present in the initial ClientHello), but includes a signature_algorithms_cert extension then a NULL pointer dereference will result, leading to a crash and a denial of service attack. A server is only vulnerable if it has TLSv1.2 and renegotiation enabled (which is the default configuration). OpenSSL TLS clients are not impacted by this issue.
- Source published
- 1 May 2021 12:00:00 UTC
- Source modified
- 16 Dec 2024 15:27:00 UTC
- Observed here
- 24 Oct 2026 13:19:54 UTC
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- OSV · upstream source license applies
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CVSS_V3 · CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H