CVE-2016-2105: Integer overflow in the EVP_EncodeUpdate function in crypto/evp/encode.c in OpenSSL before 1.0.1t and 1.0.2...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-2105 is an OpenSSL flaw where processing a very large amount of binary data can corrupt heap memory and crash affected software. The documented impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency depends on whether vulnerable OpenSSL versions are still present in internet-facing or high-availability systems. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems, appliances, or vendor-packaged software still using OpenSSL before 1.0.1t or 1.0.2h. Public-facing services or data-processing paths that accept attacker-controlled binary input deserve priority review. Prioritize cleanup if vulnerable OpenSSL exists on exposed or business-critical systems. The known impact is service disruption, so risk is operational rather than confirmed data compromise. Legacy asset discovery is the main challenge. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and bundled applications using affected OpenSSL versions.; Upgrade OpenSSL to 1.0.1t, 1.0.2h, or vendor-supported fixed packages.; Apply relevant OS or appliance vendor advisories where OpenSSL is bundled..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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