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 before 1.0.1n, and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2b does not properly handle ECParameters structures in which the curve is over a malformed binary polynomial field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a session that uses an Elliptic Curve algorithm, as demonstrated by an attack against a server that supports client authentication.
CVE-2015-1788 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from openssl organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2015, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2015-06-12T19:59:01.600
2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Deferred
CVSSv2: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
8.6
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | openssl | openssl | ≤ 0.9.8zf | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0a | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0b | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0c | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0d | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0e | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0f | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0g | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0h | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0i | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0j | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0k | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0l | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0m | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0n | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0o | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0p | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0q | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.0r | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1a | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1b | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1c | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1d | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1e | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1f | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1g | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1h | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1i | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1j | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1k | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1l | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.1m | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.2 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.2 | Yes |
| Application | openssl | openssl | 1.0.2a | 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.