CVE-2016-6302

UnknownEPSS 26.44%

Last modified

CVE-2016-6302 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The tls_decrypt_ticket function in ssl/t1_lib.c in OpenSSL before 1.1.0 does not consider the HMAC size during validation of the ticket length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a ticket that is too short.. EPSS estimates a 26.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The tls_decrypt_ticket function in ssl/t1_lib.c in OpenSSL before 1.1.0 does not consider the HMAC size during validation of the ticket length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a ticket that is too short.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
26.44%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1a
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1b
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1c
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1d
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1e
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1f
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1g
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1h
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1i
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1j
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1k
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1l
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1m
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1n
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1o
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1p
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1q
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1r
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1s
OpensslOpenssl1.0.1t
OpensslOpenssl1.0.2
OpensslOpenssl1.0.2a
OpensslOpenssl1.0.2b
OpensslOpenssl1.0.2c
OpensslOpenssl1.0.2d
OpensslOpenssl1.0.2e
OpensslOpenssl1.0.2f
OpensslOpenssl1.0.2g
OpensslOpenssl1.0.2h
OracleLinux6
OracleLinux7
OracleSolaris10
OracleSolaris11.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6302?
The tls_decrypt_ticket function in ssl/t1_lib.c in OpenSSL before 1.1.0 does not consider the HMAC size during validation of the ticket length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a ticket that is too short.
How severe is CVE-2016-6302?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6302 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6302?
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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Source: NVD / NIST