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OpenSSL CVE-2015-3193

HIGH
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2015-12-06 secalert@redhat.com
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 30.47%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.
Patch available 30.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

The Montgomery squaring implementation in crypto/bn/asm/x86_64-mont5.pl in OpenSSL 1.0.2 before 1.0.2e on the x86_64 platform, as used by the BN_mod_exp function, mishandles carry propagation and. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 30.5%.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. The Montgomery squaring implementation in crypto/bn/asm/x86_64-mont5.pl in OpenSSL 1.0.2 before 1.0.2e on the x86_64 platform, as used by the BN_mod_exp function, mishandles carry propagation and produces incorrect output, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive private-key information via an attack against use of a (1) Diffie-Hellman (DH) or (2) Diffie-Hellman Ephemeral (DHE) ciphersuite. Affected products include: Openssl, Nodejs Node.Js, Canonical Ubuntu Linux. Version information: before 1.0.2.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

The Montgomery squaring implementation in crypto/bn/asm/x86_64-mont5.pl in OpenSSL 1.0.2 before 1.0.2e on the x86_64 platform, as used by the BN_mod_exp function, mishandles carry propagation and produces incorrect output, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive private-key information via an attack against use of a (1) Diffie-Hellman (DH) or (2) Diffie-Hellman Ephemeral (DHE) ciphersuite.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
30.5%
Top 3% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 30.5%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

68
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +30
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openssl:openssl:1.0.2d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nodejs:node.js:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
PATCH http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2016v3-2985753.html PATCH http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html PATCH http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html ADVISORY http://openssl.org/news/secadv/20151203.txt REF http://fortiguard.com/advisory/openssl-advisory-december-2015 REF http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10759 REF http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10761 REF http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20151204-openssl REF http://www.fortiguard.com/advisory/openssl-advisory-december-2015 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78705 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91787 REF http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034294 REF http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2015&m=slackware-security.539966 REF http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2015&m=slackware-security.754583 REF http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2830-1 REF https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/31-Fuzzing-Math-miscalculations-in-OpenSSLs-BN_mod_exp-CVE-2015-3193.html REF https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1288317 REF https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-412672.pdf REF https://git.openssl.org/?p=openssl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d73cc256c8e256c32ed959456101b73ba9842f72 REF https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05398322 REF https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01438 REF https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA40100

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