CVE-2008-0555

HighCVSS 7.5/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 7.5/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weakness enumeration

CWE-20CWE-287

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Apr 4, 2008
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2008-0555: High severity, CVSS 7.5 | Vulnix