CVE-2014-3570: The BN_sqr implementation in OpenSSL before 0.9.8zd, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0p, and 1.0.1 before 1.0.1k does not...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy OpenSSL cryptographic correctness flaw. Some affected versions could calculate a large-number square incorrectly, potentially weakening cryptographic protections. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score, specific attack path, or evidence of active exploitation, so urgency depends on whether old OpenSSL builds remain in use. Exposure is most likely in legacy servers, appliances, embedded products, or applications still using affected OpenSSL versions or statically bundled OpenSSL. Vendor advisories from Cisco, HP, Apple, Oracle, openSUSE, Fedora, Red Hat, and others indicate downstream product impact existed in 2015-era software. Prioritize discovery first. This is old, but cryptographic library flaws can persist in appliances and bundled software. Escalate remediation for internet-facing, VPN, TLS, signing, or authentication systems still using affected OpenSSL versions. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenSSL to 0.9.8zd, 1.0.0p, 1.0.1k, or later supported releases.; Apply relevant operating system and vendor security advisories for affected products.; Identify and update applications that statically bundle vulnerable OpenSSL code..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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