CVE-2016-9574
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.41%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9574 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. nss before version 3.30 is vulnerable to a remote denial of service during the session handshake when using SessionTicket extension and ECDHE-ECDSA.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
nss before version 3.30 is vulnerable to a remote denial of service during the session handshake when using SessionTicket extension and ECDHE-ECDSA.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Network Security Services | < 3.30 |
References
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1320695Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9574Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1320695Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9574Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9574?
nss before version 3.30 is vulnerable to a remote denial of service during the session handshake when using SessionTicket extension and ECDHE-ECDSA.
How severe is CVE-2016-9574?
CVE-2016-9574 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9574?
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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