CVE-2016-6303

openssl: Integer overflow in MDC2_Update()

Published Sep 16, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 32.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
Integer overflow in the MDC2_Update function in crypto/mdc2/mdc2dgst.c in OpenSSL before 1.1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-637-1 openssl security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3673-1 openssl security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3087-1 OpenSSL vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:29 AM
Reserved
Jul 26, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 16, 2016, 5:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:50 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 20, 2016, 12:00 AM