VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2008-0555

CVSS score7.5 HIGH
EPSS probability1.87%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2008-04-04
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-287: Improper Authentication

Primary references