ssl3_get_record in s3_pkt.c for OpenSSL before 0.9.7a and 0.9.6 before 0.9.6i does not perform a MAC computation if an incorrect block cipher padding is used, which causes an information leak (timing discrepancy) that may make it easier to launch cryptographic attacks that rely on distinguishing between padding and MAC verification errors, possibly leading to extraction of the original plaintext, aka the "Vaudenay timing attack."
CVE-2003-0078 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 3 products from openssl, from freebsd, from openbsd organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2003, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2003-03-03T05:00:00.000
2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Modified
CVSSv2: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
10.0
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | openssl | openssl | < 0.9.6i | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 0.9.6i | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 0.9.7 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 0.9.7 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 0.9.7 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 0.9.7 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 0.9.7 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 0.9.7 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 0.9.7 | Yes |
| Operating System | freebsd | freebsd | 4.2 | Yes |
| Operating System | freebsd | freebsd | 4.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | freebsd | freebsd | 4.4 | Yes |
| Operating System | freebsd | freebsd | 4.5 | Yes |
| Operating System | freebsd | freebsd | 4.6 | Yes |
| Operating System | freebsd | freebsd | 4.7 | Yes |
| Operating System | freebsd | freebsd | 5.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | openbsd | openbsd | 3.1 | Yes |
| Operating System | openbsd | openbsd | 3.2 | Yes |
SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For openssl's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.