OpenSSL DTLS Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Affected Systems:
OpenSSH 1.0.0f
OpenSSH 0.9.8s
Unaffected system:
OpenSSH 1.0.0g
OpenSSH 0.9.8t
Description:
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Bugtraq id: 51563
Cve id: CVE-2012-0050

OpenSSL is an open-source SSL implementation that implements high-strength encryption for network communication. It is widely used in various network applications.

OpenSSL has a remote denial of service vulnerability in the implementation of DTLS applications. Remote attackers can cause denial of service through specific means.

<* Source: Antonio Martin

Link: http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20120118.txt
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Suggestion:
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Vendor patch:

OpenSSH
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The vendor has released a patch to fix this security problem. Please download it from the vendor's homepage:

Http://www.openssh.com/