CVE-2016-6309

openssl: Use After Free for large message sizes

Published Sep 26, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 9.8 Critical EPSS 70.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
statem/statem.c in OpenSSL 1.1.0a does not consider memory-block movement after a realloc call, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (use-after-free) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TLS session.

Remediation

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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
Critical
Public date
Sep 26, 2016, 12:00 AM