Buffer overflow in Openssl

CVE-2015-1789

The X509_cmp_time function in crypto/x509/x509_vfy.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8zg, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0s, 1.0.1 before 1.0.1n, and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application cras…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.745 (99.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1789?
CVE-2015-1789 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openssl, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2015-06-12.
How severe is CVE-2015-1789?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2015-1789 known to be exploited?
36 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.