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CVE-2014-0160

The (1) TLS and (2) DTLS implementations in OpenSSL 1.0.1 before 1.0.1g do not properly handle Heartbeat Extension packets, which allows remote attackers to…

High Known exploited
Severity
7.5 / 10
High · CVSS 3.1
Exploit chance (EPSS)
100.00%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days. Higher than 100.00% of scored vulnerabilities.
Known exploited
Yes
In CISA's catalog since May 4, 2022
Weakness
—
Not classified
Fix
None yet
No fixed version published
Exploited in the wild. OpenSSL Information Disclosure Vulnerability (OpenSSL OpenSSL). Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. Due for U.S. federal agencies by May 25, 2022.

Description

The (1) TLS and (2) DTLS implementations in OpenSSL 1.0.1 before 1.0.1g do not properly handle Heartbeat Extension packets, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via crafted packets that trigger a buffer over-read, as demonstrated by reading private keys, related to d1_both.c and t1_lib.c, aka the Heartbleed bug.

How to fix

No fixed version has been published yet. Until one is, remove or replace the package, or turn off or isolate the affected feature. This page updates when a fix ships.

Severity breakdown

CVSS 3.1 7.5

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack vector
Network
Attack complexity
Low
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

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Exploits and evidence

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Timeline

  1. Published
  2. Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
  3. Remediation due for U.S. federal agencies
  4. Last updated by the source
  5. Latest EPSS score
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