CVE-2015-0207: The dtls1_listen function in d1_lib.c in OpenSSL 1.0.2 before 1.0.2a does not properly isolate the state in...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-0207 is a denial-of-service flaw in OpenSSL DTLS handling. A remote party could send crafted DTLS traffic that crashes an application using affected OpenSSL 1.0.2 code. The disclosed impact is availability loss, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely in internet-facing or partner-facing services that use DTLS and link against OpenSSL 1.0.2 before 1.0.2a. The bundle’s affected-product data is incomplete, but vendor references indicate downstream products may also have been impacted. Prioritize remediation where DTLS services are externally reachable or support critical availability. This is not presented as a data compromise issue, but it can disrupt services if vulnerable applications crash under malicious traffic. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected OpenSSL 1.0.2 deployments to 1.0.2a or later vendor-supported builds.; Check vendor advisories for appliances, middleware, and bundled OpenSSL components.; Prioritize exposed DTLS services over internal-only systems..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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