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CVE-2016-6308

statem/statem_dtls.c in the DTLS implementation in OpenSSL 1.1.0 before 1.1.0a allocates memory before checking for an excessive length, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via crafted DTLS messages.

Severity
Medium 5.9
Published
26 Sept 2016
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
OpenSSLServers and applications · cpe:a:openssl:openssl
  • Version 1.1.0

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6308
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-6308