CVE-2015-3276

What it is

The nss_parse_ciphers function in libraries/libldap/tls_m.c in OpenLDAP does not properly parse OpenSSL-style multi-keyword mode cipher strings, which might cause a weaker than intended cipher to be used and allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data tampering.

Exploit odds

5.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2015-12-07 20:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 5.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2015-12-07 20:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:25 UTC

Exploit probability

5.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Openldap < 2.5
• Oracle Linux 7
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 7.0
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus 7.3
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus 7.4
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus 7.5
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus 7.6
• Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus 7.7

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

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