CVE-2016-2179
UnknownEPSS 26.56%
Last modified
CVE-2016-2179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DTLS implementation in OpenSSL before 1.1.0 does not properly restrict the lifetime of queue entries associated with unused out-of-order messages, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by maintaining many crafted DTLS sessions simultaneously, related to d1_lib.c, statem_dtls.c, statem_lib.c, and statem_srvr.c.. EPSS estimates a 26.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The DTLS implementation in OpenSSL before 1.1.0 does not properly restrict the lifetime of queue entries associated with unused out-of-order messages, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by maintaining many crafted DTLS sessions simultaneously, related to d1_lib.c, statem_dtls.c, statem_lib.c, and statem_srvr.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1 |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1a |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1b |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1c |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1d |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1e |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1f |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1g |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1h |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1i |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1j |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1k |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1l |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1m |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1n |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1o |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1p |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1q |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1r |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1s |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.1t |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.2 |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.2a |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.2b |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.2c |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.2d |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.2e |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.2f |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.2g |
| Openssl | Openssl | 1.0.2h |
| Oracle | Linux | 6 |
| Oracle | Linux | 7 |
References
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10759Third Party Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995039Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92987Third Party Advisory
- http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAPSVThird Party Advisory
- http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAPUEThird Party Advisory
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa132Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA40312Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-16Third Party Advisory
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10759Third Party Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21995039Third Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92987Third Party Advisory
- http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAPSVThird Party Advisory
- http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAPUEThird Party Advisory
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa132Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA40312Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2016-16Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-2179?
The DTLS implementation in OpenSSL before 1.1.0 does not properly restrict the lifetime of queue entries associated with unused out-of-order messages, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by maintaining many crafted DTLS sessions simultaneously, related to d1_lib.c, statem_dtls.c, statem_lib.c, and statem_srvr.c.
How severe is CVE-2016-2179?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2179?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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