medium
5
CWE
310
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-3572

First published: Fri Jan 09 2015(Updated: )

The ssl3_get_key_exchange function in s3_clnt.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8zd, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0p, and 1.0.1 before 1.0.1k allows remote SSL servers to conduct ECDHE-to-ECDH downgrade attacks and trigger a loss of forward secrecy by omitting the ServerKeyExchange message.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenSSL<=0.9.8zc
OpenSSL=1.0.0a
OpenSSL=1.0.0b
OpenSSL=1.0.0c
OpenSSL=1.0.0d
OpenSSL=1.0.0e
OpenSSL=1.0.0f
OpenSSL=1.0.0g
OpenSSL=1.0.0h
OpenSSL=1.0.0i
OpenSSL=1.0.0j
OpenSSL=1.0.0k
OpenSSL=1.0.0l
OpenSSL=1.0.0m
OpenSSL=1.0.0n
OpenSSL=1.0.0o
OpenSSL=1.0.1a
OpenSSL=1.0.1b
OpenSSL=1.0.1c
OpenSSL=1.0.1d
OpenSSL=1.0.1e
OpenSSL=1.0.1f
OpenSSL=1.0.1g
OpenSSL=1.0.1h
OpenSSL=1.0.1i
OpenSSL=1.0.1j

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-3572?

    CVE-2014-3572 has a high severity rating due to its potential to compromise forward secrecy in SSL connections.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3572?

    To fix CVE-2014-3572, upgrade your OpenSSL version to at least 0.9.8zd, 1.0.0p, or 1.0.1k or later.

  • Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2014-3572?

    CVE-2014-3572 affects OpenSSL versions prior to 0.9.8zd, 1.0.0p, and 1.0.1k.

  • What kind of attacks can CVE-2014-3572 enable?

    CVE-2014-3572 can enable remote attackers to conduct ECDHE-to-ECDH downgrade attacks.

  • What impact does CVE-2014-3572 have on security?

    The impact of CVE-2014-3572 is that it leads to a loss of forward secrecy, making encrypted communications more vulnerable.

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