The openssl crate before 0.10.55 for Rust allows an out-of-bounds read via an empty string to X509VerifyParamRef::set_host. — CVE-2023-53159
Date
Source
MSRC
MSRC
Vendor
Microsoft
Microsoft
Threat
medium
medium
CVSS
4.5
4.5
Summary
Advisory CVE-2023-53159. The openssl crate before 0.10.55 for Rust allows an out-of-bounds read via an empty string to X509VerifyParamRef::set_host. Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: medium. CVSS 4.5. See the official advisory for…
What to do
General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):
- Review exposure and plan remediation based on risk and environment.
- Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
- Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
- Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.