A vulnerability in OpenSSL could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass security restrictions. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of an RSA temporary key. An attacker with a privileged network position could exploit the vulnerability by returning a weak temporary RSA key to a system using an application that uses the vulnerable OpenSSL library. When processed, the insecure temporary key could result in reduced cryptographic protections, which could allow the attacker to bypass security protections. OpenSSL has confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates. To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker likely requires privileged network access to trusted or internal networks to return temporary RSA keys to the targeted system. This access requirement greatly limits the likelihood of a successful exploit.
BlackBerry customers are advised to follow the resolution steps mentioned in the vendor advisory to mitigate this vulnerability.For OpenSSL 1.0.1
OpenSSL 1.0.1k
For OpenSSL 1.0.0
OpenSSL 1.0.0p
For OpenSSL 0.9.8
OpenSSL 0.9.8zd
HP Version Control Agent (VCA) 7.3.5
For Windows - X86
For Windows - X64
For Linux
HP Systems Insight Manager version 7.5.0
HP Version Control Repository Manager (VCRM) version 7.5.0IBM users are advised to follow the steps mentioned in the solutions section of the advisory to apply the fixes.
HP System Management Homepage version 7.2.6 for Windows 2003
The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) is not aware of any public announcements or malicious use of the vulnerability that is described in this advisory.
To learn about Cisco security vulnerability disclosure policies and publications, see the Security Vulnerability Policy. This document also contains instructions for obtaining fixed software and receiving security vulnerability information from Cisco.
| Version | Description | Section | Status | Date |
| 13.0 | HP has released additional security bulletins and software updates to address the OpenSSL RSA temporary key cryptographic downgrade vulnerability. | NA | Final | 2015-Aug-25 |
| 12.0 | HP has released an additional security bulletin and software updates to address the OpenSSL RSA temporary key cryptographic downgrade vulnerability. | NA | Final | 2015-Aug-21 |
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