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CVE-2008-0555

The ExpandCert function in Apache-SSL before apache_1.3.41+ssl_1.59 does not properly handle (1) '/' and (2) '=' characters in a Distinguish

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Summary

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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Affected versions

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References 10

securityreason.com

cynops.de

vupen.com

apache-ssl.org

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com

securityfocus.com

klink.name

secunia.com

securitytracker.com