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CVE-2016-6305

UnknownEPSS 16.00%

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CVE-2016-6305 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ssl3_read_bytes function in record/rec_layer_s3.c in OpenSSL 1.1.0 before 1.1.0a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by triggering a zero-length record in an SSL_peek call.. EPSS estimates a 16.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ssl3_read_bytes function in record/rec_layer_s3.c in OpenSSL 1.1.0 before 1.1.0a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by triggering a zero-length record in an SSL_peek call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
16.00%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensslOpenssl1.1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6305?
The ssl3_read_bytes function in record/rec_layer_s3.c in OpenSSL 1.1.0 before 1.1.0a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by triggering a zero-length record in an SSL_peek call.
How severe is CVE-2016-6305?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6305 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6305?
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Source: NVD / NIST