CVE-2008-7270: OpenSSL before 0.9.8j, when SSL_OP_NETSCAPE_REUSE_CIPHER_CHANGE_BUG is enabled, does not prevent modificati...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy OpenSSL flaw affecting deployments before 0.9.8j when a specific Netscape cipher-reuse compatibility option is enabled. An attacker who can observe network traffic and learn a session identifier could influence resumed sessions to use a cipher that administrators intended to disable. Exposure is most likely on old TLS services or vendor appliances using OpenSSL before 0.9.8j with the named compatibility option enabled. The source bundle does not identify specific affected products beyond OpenSSL and vendor advisories. Treat this as a legacy cryptography hygiene issue. Prioritize internet-facing or sensitive TLS services, especially unsupported systems. Business urgency rises if old OpenSSL remains in production or weak ciphers were disabled for compliance reasons. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems using OpenSSL before 0.9.8j or vendor-backported equivalents.; Apply relevant OpenSSL updates from the operating system or appliance vendor.; Review vendor guidance for SSL_OP_NETSCAPE_REUSE_CIPHER_CHANGE_BUG compatibility settings..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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