Vulnerability in Openssl

CVE-2015-0285

The ssl3_client_hello function in s3_clnt.c in OpenSSL 1.0.2 before 1.0.2a does not ensure that the PRNG is seeded before proceeding with a handshake, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by sniffing the network and then conducting a brute-force attack.

Vulnerability class: POODLE (CVE-2014-3566)

EPSS: 0.057 (92.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Openssl — versions 1.0.2
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0285?
CVE-2015-0285 is a vulnerability in Openssl, classified under Cryptographic Issues. Published 2015-03-19.
Is CVE-2015-0285 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.