CVE-2026-4428: CRL Distribution Point Scope Check Logic Error in AWS-LC

Published Mar 19, 2026
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Updated

A logic error in CRL distribution point validation in AWS-LC before 1.71.0 causes partitioned CRLs to be incorrectly rejected as out of scope, which allows a revoked certificate to bypass certificate revocation checks.

To remediate this issue, users should upgrade to AWS-LC 1.71.0 or AWS-LC-FIPS-3.3.0.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Amazon AWS-LC<1.71.0
Amazon AWS-LC-FIPS<3.3.0

Event History

Mar 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Dec 26, 58199
Event
via FIRST·10:10 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-4428?

CVE-2026-4428 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow revoked certificates to bypass certificate revocation checks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-4428?

To remediate CVE-2026-4428, upgrade your AWS-LC to version 1.71.0 or later, or AWS-LC-FIPS to version 3.3.0 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2026-4428?

CVE-2026-4428 affects Amazon AWS-LC versions prior to 1.71.0 and AWS-LC-FIPS versions prior to 3.3.0.

4

What does CVE-2026-4428 exploit?

CVE-2026-4428 exploits a logic error in CRL distribution point validation, leading to incorrect rejection of partitioned CRLs.

5

When was CVE-2026-4428 disclosed?

CVE-2026-4428 has been disclosed in security bulletins and released notes, with the fix available since version 1.71.0.

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