CVE-1999-0428

CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Mar 22, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024
CWE ID 384

Summary

CVE-1999-0428 is a vulnerability affecting OpenSSL and SSLeay that enables remote attackers to manipulate SSL sessions and bypass access controls. This issue arises due to a failure to properly manage SSL session keys, allowing an attacker to reuse sessions and gain unauthorized access to protected resources. The vulnerability potentially impacts secure communications using SSL and may lead to serious data breaches or unauthorized system access. Organizations using OpenSSL or SSLeay are advised to apply the available patches to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • OpenSSL

Affected Vendors

  • The OpenSSL Project