Vulnerability Description
Issue summary: A malicious server can exploit TLS OCSP stapling by delivering a crafted response through the status_request extension, triggering a double-free in the client's certificate verification path. Impact summary: Successful exploitation allows an attacker to corrupt heap memory via a double-free, potentially leading to a Denial of Service or possibly an attacker controlled code execution or other undefined behavior. If OCSP stapling is enabled and the TLS client connects to a malicious server, a crafted OCSP stapled response can trigger a double free in the TLS client when the stapled response is checked. The OCSP stapling is not enabled by default. Reliable code execution through a double-free is technically complex and highly environment-dependent but the Denial of Service impact is straightforward to achieve, warranting Moderate severity. No FIPS modules are affected by this issue as the affected code is outside the OpenSSL FIPS module boundary.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssl | Openssl | >= 3.6.0, < 3.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/131145d25659e8749a9ed1afb383484854cffbPatch
- https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/78d0154cffda03aaaac63a087cc523a6b35fa8Patch
- https://openssl-library.org/news/secadv/20260609.txtVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-35188?
CVE-2026-35188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Issue summary: A malicious server can exploit TLS OCSP stapling by delivering a crafted response through the status_request extension, triggering a double-free in the client's certificate verification...
How severe is CVE-2026-35188?
CVE-2026-35188 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-35188?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openssl Openssl.