CVE-2021-46880: Critical severity libressl vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2023
·
Updated

x509/x509verify.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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
OpenBSD LibreSSL<3.4.2
OpenBSD OpenBSD<7.0

Event History

Apr 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Apr 15, 2023
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-46880?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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