ssl/s3_pkt.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a DTLS ChangeCipherSpec packet that occurs before ClientHello.
CVE-2009-1386
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 80%
A fix is available — apply it.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 99.6%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
June 4, 2009
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (42)
- secalert@redhatftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2009-009.txt.asc
- secalert@redhathttp://cvs.openssl.org/chngview?cn=17369
- secalert@redhathttp://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c02029444
- secalert@redhathttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00002.html
- secalert@redhathttp://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.html
- secalert@redhathttp://rt.openssl.org/Ticket/Display.html?id=1679&user=guest&pass=guest
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/35571
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/35685
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/35729
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/36533
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/38794
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/38834
- secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/06/02/1
- secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1335.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35174
Patch Availability(2)
| Vendor / Ecosystem | Fixed in / Patch | Released | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ubuntu | libssl0.9.8 (0.9.8g-4ubuntu3.7) @ hardy | 2026-05-30 | ubuntu |
| redhat | openssl-0:0.9.8e-12.el5 | 2009-09-02 | redhat |
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Publicly available exploits
(2 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-8873✓ verifiedFirst seen Jun 4, 2009
OpenSSL < 0.9.8i - DTLS ChangeCipherSpec Remote Denial of Service
Open source ↗ - Metasploitauxiliary/dos/ssl/dtls_changecipherspec✓ verifiedFirst seen Apr 26, 2000
OpenSSL DTLS ChangeCipherSpec Remote DoS
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