CVE-2014-0566

Vulnerability updated 5 months ago (2024-05-04T16:45:25.935Z)
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CVE-2014-0566 is a vulnerability that was discovered in OpenSSL, a widely used open-source software library for implementing secure communications in web applications. The vulnerability allowed attackers to launch a "man-in-the-middle" attack, intercepting and potentially modifying sensitive data transmitted between two parties using OpenSSL. The flaw was caused by an issue with the way OpenSSL handled certain cipher suites, which could enable an attacker to exploit a weakness in SSL/TLS negotiation and force clients to use weaker encryption. The vulnerability was first reported on April 7, 2014, and was quickly given a high severity rating due to its potential impact on internet security. Within days, patches were released for affected versions of OpenSSL, including 1.0.1 through 1.0.1f and 1.0.2-beta1. However, the widespread adoption of OpenSSL meant that many organizations were still running vulnerable versions, leaving them exposed to potential attacks. In particular, the vulnerability was found to affect many popular websites and web services, including Yahoo, Dropbox, and GitHub. The CVE-2014-0566 vulnerability highlighted the ongoing importance of maintaining secure software systems and promptly applying software updates and patches. It also underscored the potential risk posed by open-source software, which while often more transparent than proprietary alternatives, can also be vulnerable to exploitation if not properly maintained and updated. Overall, the quick response to the vulnerability by the cybersecurity community, along with the implementation of patches and updates, helped to mitigate the potential impact of the flaw.
Description last updated: 2023-06-19T05:34:10.363Z
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