CVE-2018-12384

nss: ServerHello.random is all zeros when handling a v2-compatible ClientHello

Published Apr 29, 2019 CVSS 3.0 · 5.9 Medium EPSS 1.5% KEV · Not listed
Description
When handling a SSLv2-compatible ClientHello request, the server doesn't generate a new random value but sends an all-zero value instead. This results in full malleability of the ClientHello for SSLv2 used for TLS 1.2 in all versions prior to NSS 3.39. This does not impact TLS 1.3.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-4358 When handling a SSLv2-compatible ClientHello request, the server doesn't generate a new random value but sends an all-zero value instead. This results in full malleability of the ClientHello for SSLv2 used for TLS 1.2 in all versions prior to NSS 3.39. This does not impact TLS 1.3.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3850-1 NSS vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3850-2 NSS vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mozilla
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:31 AM
Reserved
Jun 14, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 29, 2019, 3:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:37 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 3, 2018, 12:00 AM