CVE-2017-3733: Encrypt-Then-Mac renegotiation crash

Published May 4, 2017
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Updated

During a renegotiation handshake if the Encrypt-Then-Mac extension is negotiated where it was not in the original handshake (or vice-versa) then this can cause OpenSSL 1.1.0 before 1.1.0e to crash (dependent on ciphersuite). Both clients and servers are affected.

Affected Software

7 affected components
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.1.0
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.1.0a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.1.0b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.1.0c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=1.1.0d
HP Operations Agent=11.14
HP Operations Agent=11.15

Event History

May 4, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3733?

CVE-2017-3733 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for OpenSSL to crash during a renegotiation handshake.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3733?

To fix CVE-2017-3733, upgrade OpenSSL to version 1.1.0e or later.

3

Which versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2017-3733?

CVE-2017-3733 affects OpenSSL versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.0d.

4

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2017-3733?

CVE-2017-3733 impacts both client and server systems that utilize the affected versions of OpenSSL.

5

What is the nature of the issue described in CVE-2017-3733?

CVE-2017-3733 involves a crash that can occur due to a mismatch in the Encrypt-Then-Mac extension during the renegotiation handshake.

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