CVE-1999-0428
CVSS 2.0 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-1999-0428 is a vulnerability affecting OpenSSL and SSLeay, two popular cryptographic libraries. This issue enables remote attackers to reuse SSL sessions, thereby bypassing access controls. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain unauthorized access to systems and data protected by these libraries. The vulnerability could lead to significant security risks, as SSL sessions are used to secure communications between servers and clients. Organizations using affected versions of OpenSSL and SSLeay should apply the available patches as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.
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Affected Products
- OpenSSL
Affected Vendors
- The OpenSSL Project