CVE-2015-0208: The ASN.1 signature-verification implementation in the rsa_item_verify function in crypto/rsa/rsa_ameth.c i...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-0208 is a remote denial-of-service flaw in OpenSSL 1.0.2 before 1.0.2a. A specially crafted certificate using RSA-PSS parameters can crash software when it verifies certificates. The main business risk is service interruption in systems that rely on vulnerable OpenSSL for certificate validation. Exposure is most likely in servers, clients, appliances, or applications using OpenSSL 1.0.2 before 1.0.2a and performing certificate verification. Downstream advisories indicate vendor products may have bundled the vulnerable library, but the supplied data does not define a complete affected-product list. Treat as a targeted availability risk. Prioritize internet-facing or partner-facing systems using OpenSSL 1.0.2 for certificate verification, especially where outages affect revenue, authentication, or service commitments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenSSL 1.0.2 deployments to 1.0.2a or later supported vendor builds.; Apply vendor updates for products that bundle OpenSSL rather than patching embedded libraries manually.; Inventory internet-facing services that perform TLS or certificate verification with OpenSSL 1.0.2..

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

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