Description
Memory leak in PolarSSL before 1.2.12 and 1.3.x before 1.3.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of crafted X.509 certificates. NOTE: this identifier has been SPLIT per ADT3 due to different affected versions. See CVE-2014-9744 for the ClientHello message issue.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-11/msg00079.html
lists.opensuse.org
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3116
debian.org
https://polarssl.org/tech-updates/releases/polarssl-1.3.9-released
polarssl.org
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Timeline
Published
Aug 24, 2015
Last Updated
May 6, 2026
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