CVE-2015-1794: Medium severity OpenSSL OpenSSL vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 2015
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Updated

The ssl3getkeyexchange function in ssl/s3clnt.c in OpenSSL 1.0.2 before 1.0.2e allows remote servers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a zero p value in an anonymous Diffie-Hellman (DH) ServerKeyExchange message.

Affected Software

5 affected components
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.2
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.2a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.2b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.2c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.0.2d

Event History

Dec 6, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1794?

CVE-2015-1794 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-1794?

To fix CVE-2015-1794, upgrade OpenSSL to version 1.0.2e or later.

3

Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2015-1794?

OpenSSL versions 1.0.2, 1.0.2a, 1.0.2b, 1.0.2c, and 1.0.2d are affected by CVE-2015-1794.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2015-1794 enable?

CVE-2015-1794 enables a remote denial of service attack via a segmentation fault.

5

Is CVE-2015-1794 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2015-1794 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it over the network.

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