CVE-2015-1182

7.5 HIGH 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The asn1_get_sequence_of function in library/asn1parse.c in PolarSSL 1.0 through 1.2.12 and 1.3.x through 1.3.9 does not properly initialize a pointer in the asn1_sequence linked list, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ASN.1 sequence in a certificate.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 3.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2015-01-27 20:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 00:21 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 3.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2015-01-27 20:59 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 00:21 UTC
Exploit probability: 3.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Opensuse 13.2
Polarssl 1.0.0
Polarssl 1.1.0
Polarssl 1.1.1
Polarssl 1.1.2
Polarssl 1.1.3
Polarssl 1.1.4
Polarssl 1.1.5

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record