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CVE-2015-3276

7.5 · HIGH

The nss_parse_ciphers function in libraries/libldap/tls_m.c in OpenLDAP does not properly parse OpenSSL-style multi-keyword mode cipher strings, which might cause a weaker than intended cipher to b…

Published Dec 7, 2015openldapEPSS 5.27%

Overview

CVE-2015-3276 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting openldap openldap. It was published on December 7, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The nss_parse_ciphers function in libraries/libldap/tls_m.c in OpenLDAP does not properly parse OpenSSL-style multi-keyword mode cipher strings, which might cause a weaker than intended cipher to be used and allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openldap. Update openldap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
openldapopenldap>= 0, < 2.5Affected

References

Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2131.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.htmlRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034221Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1238322Refrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2131.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.htmlRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1034221Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1238322

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3276?

CVE-2015-3276 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting openldap openldap. It was published on December 7, 2015 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-3276?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-3276?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from openldap. Update openldap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-3276?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-3276 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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