CVE-2015-0288: The X509_to_X509_REQ function in crypto/x509/x509_req.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8zf, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0r, 1.0...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This OpenSSL flaw can crash software that processes a specially invalid certificate key in a vulnerable certificate-conversion function. The business impact is availability, not data theft, based on the provided sources. Because OpenSSL was widely embedded, exposure depends on shipped library versions and whether applications use this code path. Systems are most likely exposed if they run vulnerable OpenSSL versions or vendor packages that include them. Priority should go to internet-facing services, certificate-management workflows, and appliances or products covered by vendor advisories. Treat as a moderate availability risk. It is not presented as data compromise, but vulnerable OpenSSL deployments in critical or internet-facing services should be patched through normal security maintenance windows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenSSL to a fixed release or vendor-patched package.; Check appliance and OS vendor advisories for backported fixes.; Inventory statically linked or bundled OpenSSL copies..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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