CVE-2016-7444: The gnutls_ocsp_resp_check_crt function in lib/x509/ocsp.c in GnuTLS before 3.4.15 and 3.5.x before 3.5.4 d...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-7444 is a GnuTLS certificate validation flaw involving OCSP response checking. A vulnerable library could incorrectly accept a response because it failed to verify serial length, potentially weakening trust decisions for TLS certificates. Exposure is likely where applications, appliances, containers, or operating systems use vulnerable GnuTLS versions for TLS certificate validation with OCSP. The source bundle does not enumerate specific downstream products beyond GnuTLS and vendor advisories. Treat this as a targeted dependency remediation issue, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize systems that rely on GnuTLS for TLS trust decisions, especially externally exposed services and managed platforms. Mitigation focus: Upgrade GnuTLS to 3.4.15, 3.5.4, or later.; Apply vendor-patched operating system packages from Red Hat, SUSE, or relevant distributors.; Identify applications statically or dynamically linked to vulnerable GnuTLS builds..

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

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