https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q3/489: OpenSSL Security Advisory

Published Aug 13, 2026
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Updated

Affected Software

3 affected components
OpenSSL OpenSSL>3.4<=3.4
OpenSSL OpenSSL 4.0=4.0
OpenSSL OpenSSL 3.6=3.6

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14456?

The severity of CVE-2026-14456 is classified as low.

2

What does CVE-2026-14456 affect?

CVE-2026-14456 affects the QUIC server incoming channel queue in OpenSSL.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-14456?

To fix CVE-2026-14456, users should update to the latest version of OpenSSL that addresses this vulnerability.

4

What versions of OpenSSL are affected by CVE-2026-14456?

CVE-2026-14456 impacts OpenSSL 3.6 and OpenSSL 4.0.

5

What is the nature of the issue described in CVE-2026-14456?

CVE-2026-14456 describes unbounded memory growth in the QUIC server's incoming channel queue.

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