CWE
295
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-46880

First published: Sat Apr 15 2023(Updated: )

x509/x509_verify.c in LibreSSL before 3.4.2, and OpenBSD before 7.0 errata 006, allows authentication bypass because an error for an unverified certificate chain is sometimes discarded.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Openbsd Libressl<3.4.2
Openbsd Openbsd<7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-46880?

    CVE-2021-46880 is a vulnerability in LibreSSL and OpenBSD that allows authentication bypass due to the discarding of errors for unverified certificate chains.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-46880?

    CVE-2021-46880 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-46880?

    LibreSSL versions before 3.4.2 and OpenBSD versions before 7.0 errata 006 are affected by CVE-2021-46880.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-46880?

    To fix CVE-2021-46880, you should update to LibreSSL 3.4.2, or apply OpenBSD 7.0 errata 006.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-46880?

    More information about CVE-2021-46880 can be found in the references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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