CVE-2014-3510: The ssl3_send_client_key_exchange function in s3_clnt.c in OpenSSL 0.9.8 before 0.9.8zb, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0...

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CVE-2014-3510 is an OpenSSL client-side denial-of-service flaw. A malicious or compromised DTLS server could crash a vulnerable client during handshake processing when anonymous DH or ECDH cipher suites are involved. The cited record does not show data theft, code execution, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is mainly DTLS client applications linked against the affected OpenSSL versions, especially where anonymous DH or ECDH cipher suites are allowed. Servers are relevant only as the malicious peer triggering client crashes. Treat as a targeted availability risk for legacy DTLS clients, not an emergency internet-wide compromise signal. Prioritize environments with old OpenSSL, untrusted DTLS connections, or fragile client services where crashes affect operations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenSSL to 0.9.8zb, 1.0.0n, 1.0.1i, or vendor-patched packages.; Apply operating system vendor advisories from Red Hat, SUSE, Oracle, IBM, or other relevant suppliers.; Disable anonymous DH and anonymous ECDH cipher suites where they are not required..

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Jun 14, 2026, 07:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.