cvedb.io
CVE-2016-2109
HIGH · CVSS 7.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2016-05-05T01:59:05.357 · Last modified 2026-06-17T00:43:27.540

Summary

The asn1_d2i_read_bio function in crypto/asn1/a_d2i_fp.c in the ASN.1 BIO implementation in OpenSSL before 1.0.1t and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2h allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a short invalid encoding.

Affected products

openssl — openssl

Does this affect you?

Add your gear to cvedb and we'll alert you only when openssl ships something exploited.

Check my exposure →

References

This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. Informational only; not professional security advice.