Improper input validation in Openssl

CVE-2015-1787

The ssl3_get_client_key_exchange function in s3_srvr.c in OpenSSL 1.0.2 before 1.0.2a, when client authentication and an ephemeral Diffie-Hellman ciphersuite are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a ClientKeyExchange message with a length of zero.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.074 (93.8th 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-2015-1787?
CVE-2015-1787 is a vulnerability in Openssl, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2015-03-19.
Is CVE-2015-1787 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.