CVE-2015-1788: The BN_GF2m_mod_inv function in crypto/bn/bn_gf2m.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8s, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0e, 1.0.1 be...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older OpenSSL denial-of-service flaw. A remote peer may be able to make affected software hang during elliptic-curve handling, consuming service capacity. The source bundle does not report data theft or code execution, but internet-facing TLS services and products with old bundled OpenSSL deserve attention. Exposure is most plausible in legacy systems, appliances, or applications still running affected OpenSSL branches, especially TLS services that support elliptic-curve algorithms and client authentication. The provided affected product data is incomplete beyond OpenSSL version ranges. Treat as a moderate legacy-risk issue. It is unlikely to justify emergency response without exposed vulnerable OpenSSL, but unpatched public services can be knocked offline and should be remediated through normal vulnerability management. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenSSL to a fixed release or vendor-supported package.; Patch appliances and bundled products that include affected OpenSSL versions.; Prioritize externally reachable TLS services using elliptic-curve algorithms or client authentication..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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