CVE-2016-2842: The doapr_outch function in crypto/bio/b_print.c in OpenSSL 1.0.1 before 1.0.1s and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2g doe...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older OpenSSL flaw where very large input can trigger memory-handling failure. The documented business impact is mainly service disruption, with sources also noting unspecified other impact. It matters most where legacy OpenSSL 1.0.1 or 1.0.2 remains in servers, appliances, or bundled third-party products. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems, embedded appliances, or vendor products still bundling affected OpenSSL branches. Public-facing TLS services and products that process certificates or ASN.1 data deserve priority review, but the provided bundle does not identify a complete affected product list. Address during legacy OpenSSL remediation, with higher priority for externally exposed or vendor-managed systems. The evidence supports denial-of-service risk, not confirmed active exploitation. Organizations with old appliances or unsupported systems should treat this as a cleanup and resilience issue. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected OpenSSL 1.0.1 deployments to 1.0.1s or later supported vendor builds.; Upgrade affected OpenSSL 1.0.2 deployments to 1.0.2g or later supported vendor builds.; Apply operating system and appliance vendor advisories covering bundled OpenSSL updates..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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