CVE-2015-0282

CVE-2015-0282 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gnutls with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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

GnuTLS before 3.1.0 does not verify that the RSA PKCS #1 signature algorithm matches the signature algorithm in the certificate, which allows remote attackers to conduct downgrade attacks via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0282?
GnuTLS before 3.1.0 does not verify that the RSA PKCS #1 signature algorithm matches the signature algorithm in the certificate, which allows remote attackers to conduct downgrade attacks via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-0282?
CVE-2015-0282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-0282 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0282?
CVE-2015-0282 affects Gnu Gnutls. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0282?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-0282 published?
CVE-2015-0282 was published on 2015-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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