CVE-2008-0555

Published Apr 4, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-0565 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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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 7:46 AM
Reserved
Feb 1, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 4, 2008, 12:44 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:49 PM