CVE-2015-1788
EPSS 15.9%
Description
The BN_GF2m_mod_inv function in crypto/bn/bn_gf2m.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8s, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0e, 1.0.1 before 1.0.1n, and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2b does not properly handle ECParameters structures in which the curve is over a malformed binary polynomial field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a session that uses an Elliptic Curve algorithm, as demonstrated by an attack against a server that supports client authentication.
How to fix CVE-2015-1788
To remediate CVE-2015-1788, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/openssl—upgrade to 1.0.2b-1 or later
Is CVE-2015-1788 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 15.9%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 1.0.2b-1