CVE-2016-6305

openssl: SSL_peek() hang on empty record

Published Sep 26, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 16.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ssl3_read_bytes function in record/rec_layer_s3.c in OpenSSL 1.1.0 before 1.1.0a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by triggering a zero-length record in an SSL_peek call.

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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 26, 2016, 7:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:50 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 22, 2016, 12:00 AM