CVE-2014-2902: High severity wolfSSL wolfssl vulnerability

Published Nov 21, 2019
·
Updated

wolfssl before 3.2.0 does not properly authorize CA certificate for signing other certificates.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
wolfSSL wolfssl<3.2.0
debian/wolfssl
4.6.0+p1-0+deb11u25.5.4-2+deb12u25.7.2-0.1+deb13u15.8.4-1

Event History

Nov 21, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:05 PM
Description
Feb 18, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:57 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2014-2902?

CVE-2014-2902 is a vulnerability in wolfssl before version 3.2.0 that allows an unauthorized CA certificate to sign other certificates.

2

How severe is CVE-2014-2902?

CVE-2014-2902 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2014-2902?

wolfssl versions up to 3.2.0 and debian/wolfssl versions 4.6.0+p1-0+deb11u1 and 5.5.4-2 are affected by CVE-2014-2902.

4

How can I fix CVE-2014-2902?

To fix CVE-2014-2902, update wolfssl to version 3.2.0 or later or update debian/wolfssl to versions 4.6.0+p1-0+deb11u1 or 5.5.4-2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-2902?

You can find more information about CVE-2014-2902 at the following references: [1] http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/18/2, [2] https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=792646, [3] https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-2902.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203