CVE-2014-2903

CVE-2014-2903 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wolfssl with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Description

CyaSSL does not check the key usage extension in leaf certificates, which allows remote attackers to spoof servers via a crafted server certificate not authorized for use in an SSL/TLS handshake.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-2903?
CyaSSL does not check the key usage extension in leaf certificates, which allows remote attackers to spoof servers via a crafted server certificate not authorized for use in an SSL/TLS handshake.
How severe is CVE-2014-2903?
CVE-2014-2903 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2014-2903 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-2903?
CVE-2014-2903 affects Wolfssl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2903?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-2903 published?
CVE-2014-2903 was published on 2017-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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