CVE-2016-2842

What it is

The doapr_outch function in crypto/bio/b_print.c in OpenSSL 1.0.1 before 1.0.1s and 1.0.2 before 1.0.2g does not verify that a certain memory allocation succeeds, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write or memory consumption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long string, as demonstrated by a large amount of ASN.1 data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0799.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

53.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2016-03-03 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2016-03-03 20:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-17 00:44 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 53.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.8 CRITICAL (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
• It meets the bar for Drop everything: critical, and exploited or very likely to be.

Details

Published

2016-03-03 20:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:44 UTC

Exploit probability

53.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Modified

Affected

• OpenSSL 1.0.1
• OpenSSL 1.0.1a
• OpenSSL 1.0.1b
• OpenSSL 1.0.1c
• OpenSSL 1.0.1d
• OpenSSL 1.0.1e
• OpenSSL 1.0.1f
• OpenSSL 1.0.1g

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 9.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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