# CVE-2015-1182: The asn1\_get\_sequence\_of function in library/asn1parse.c in PolarSSL 1.0 through 1.2.12 and 1.3.x through 1.3.9 does not properly initialize

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-01-27 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The asn1_get_sequence_of function in library/asn1parse.c in PolarSSL 1.0 through 1.2.12 and 1.3.x through 1.3.9 does not properly initialize a pointer in the asn1_sequence linked list, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASN.1 sequence in a certificate.

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## References

- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148829.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62270
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148903.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00003.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-15
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62610
- https://polarssl.org/tech-updates/security-advisories/polarssl-security-advisory-2014-04
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3136

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