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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2015-3278

The cipherstring parsing code in nss_compat_ossl while in multi-keyword mode does not match the expected set of ciphers for a given cipher combination, which allows attackers to have unspecified impac...

Vulnerability Description

The cipherstring parsing code in nss_compat_ossl while in multi-keyword mode does not match the expected set of ciphers for a given cipher combination, which allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Nss Compat Ossl ProjectNss Compat Ossl-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-3278?

CVE-2015-3278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The cipherstring parsing code in nss_compat_ossl while in multi-keyword mode does not match the expected set of ciphers for a given cipher combination, which allows attackers to have unspecified impac...

How severe is CVE-2015-3278?

CVE-2015-3278 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3278?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nss Compat Ossl Project Nss Compat Ossl.