CVE-2021-46880
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.57%
Last modified
CVE-2021-46880 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. x509/x509_verify.c in LibreSSL before 3.4.2, and OpenBSD before 7.0 errata 006, allows authentication bypass because an error for an unverified certificate chain is sometimes discarded.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
x509/x509_verify.c in LibreSSL before 3.4.2, and OpenBSD before 7.0 errata 006, allows authentication bypass because an error for an unverified certificate chain is sometimes discarded.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Libressl | < 3.4.2 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | < 7.0 |
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-46880?
x509/x509_verify.c in LibreSSL before 3.4.2, and OpenBSD before 7.0 errata 006, allows authentication bypass because an error for an unverified certificate chain is sometimes discarded.
How severe is CVE-2021-46880?
CVE-2021-46880 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46880?
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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