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CVE-2008-7128

7.5 · HIGH

The ssl_parse_client_key_exchange function in XySSL before 0.9 does not protect against certain Bleichenbacher attacks using chosen ciphertext, which allows remote attackers to recover keys via uns…

Published Aug 31, 2009xysslCWE-264EPSS 1.39%

Overview

CVE-2008-7128 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xyssl xyssl. It was published on August 31, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The ssl_parse_client_key_exchange function in XySSL before 0.9 does not protect against certain Bleichenbacher attacks using chosen ciphertext, which allows remote attackers to recover keys via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xyssl. Update xyssl to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
xysslxyssl0Affected

References

Refpolarssl.org/?archive#001cRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0917/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41253Refpolarssl.org/?archive#001cRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0917/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41253

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7128?

CVE-2008-7128 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xyssl xyssl. It was published on August 31, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-7128?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-7128?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xyssl. Update xyssl to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-7128?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-7128 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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