CVE-2026-28390

Possible NULL Dereference When Processing CMS KeyTransportRecipientInfo

Published Apr 7, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Issue summary: During processing of a crafted CMS EnvelopedData message
with KeyTransportRecipientInfo a NULL pointer dereference can happen.

Impact summary: Applications that process attacker-controlled CMS data may
crash before authentication or cryptographic operations occur resulting in
Denial of Service.

When a CMS EnvelopedData message that uses KeyTransportRecipientInfo with
RSA-OAEP encryption is processed, the optional parameters field of
RSA-OAEP SourceFunc algorithm identifier is examined without checking
for its presence. This results in a NULL pointer dereference if the field
is missing.

Applications and services that call CMS_decrypt() on untrusted input
(e.g., S/MIME processing or CMS-based protocols) are vulnerable.

The FIPS modules in 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3 and 3.0 are not affected by this
issue, as the affected code is outside the OpenSSL FIPS module boundary.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-4624-1 openssl security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6201-1 openssl security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8155-1 OpenSSL vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8155-2 OpenSSL vulnerabilities
History
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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References
Metrics threat_severity

None

cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

threat_severity

Moderate

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First Time appeared Openssl
Openssl openssl
Vendors & Products Openssl
Openssl openssl
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Description Issue summary: During processing of a crafted CMS EnvelopedData message with KeyTransportRecipientInfo a NULL pointer dereference can happen. Impact summary: Applications that process attacker-controlled CMS data may crash before authentication or cryptographic operations occur resulting in Denial of Service. When a CMS EnvelopedData message that uses KeyTransportRecipientInfo with RSA-OAEP encryption is processed, the optional parameters field of RSA-OAEP SourceFunc algorithm identifier is examined without checking for its presence. This results in a NULL pointer dereference if the field is missing. Applications and services that call CMS_decrypt() on untrusted input (e.g., S/MIME processing or CMS-based protocols) are vulnerable. The FIPS modules in 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3 and 3.0 are not affected by this issue, as the affected code is outside the OpenSSL FIPS module boundary.
Title Possible NULL Dereference When Processing CMS KeyTransportRecipientInfo
Weaknesses CWE-476
References
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
openssl
Published
Updated
Oct 15, 2026, 1:15 AM
Reserved
Feb 27, 2026, 1:45 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 7, 2026, 10:16 PM
Modified
Jul 24, 2026, 11:10 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 7, 2026, 10:00 PM