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CVE-2026-55953

TLS 1.2 and DTLS client accepts unoffered anonymous cipher suite, bypassing server authentication

CVSS score

9.1

EPSS probability

%0.2

Risk score

0.0

Published

2 mo ago

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Vulnerability description

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CVE-2026-55953 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

The Erlang/OTP ssl TLS 1.2 (and earlier) and DTLS client does not verify that the cipher suite selected by the server in ServerHello was among the suites offered by the client in ClientHello. The client-side tls_handshake:hello/5 handler validates the negotiated protocol version and the downgrade sentinel but hands the server-chosen suite directly to ssl_handshake:handle_server_hello_extensions/9, which installs it without a membership check. The TLS 1.3 client path performs this check (per RFC 8446), so it is not affected. An on-path attacker between the client and the intended server can respond with a ServerHello selecting an anonymous key exchange suite such as TLS_DH_anon_* or TLS_ECDH_anon_* that the client never offered. Anonymous suites do not require the server to present a certificate, so the entire verify_peer and cacerts configuration is bypassed: the attacker completes the handshake with its own ephemeral parameters, no certificate is validated, no hostname is checked, and ssl:connect returns {ok, Socket}. All subsequent application traffic is readable and modifiable by the attacker. This issue affects OTP from OTP 17.0 before OTP 27.3.4.15, from OTP 28.0 before OTP 28.5.0.4, and from OTP 29.0 before OTP 29.0.4, corresponding to ssl from 5.3.4 before 11.2.12.11, from 11.3 before 11.6.0.4, and from 11.7 before 11.7.4. Whether OTP before OTP 17.0, corresponding to ssl before 5.3.4, is affected is unknown.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-55953 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1erlangOTP View
2erlangOTP View
3erlangOTP View
4erlangerlang/otp View
5erlangerlang/otp View
6erlangerlang/otp View
7erlangerlang/ssl View
8erlangerlang/ssl View
9erlangerlang/ssl View
10Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-asn1 View
11Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-compiler View
12Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-crypto View
13Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-eldap View
14Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-erts View
15Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-hipe View
16Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-inets View
17Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-kernel View
18Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-mnesia View
19Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-os_mon View
20Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-parsetools View
21Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-public_key View
22Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-runtime_tools View
23Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-sasl View
24Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-snmp View
25Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-ssl View
26Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-stdlib View
27Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-syntax_tools View
28Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-tools View
29Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang-xmerl View
30Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_16.2:erlang.src View
31Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-asn1 View
32Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-compiler View
33Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-crypto View
34Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-eldap View
35Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-erts View
36Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-inets View
37Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-kernel View
38Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-mnesia View
39Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-os_mon View
40Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-parsetools View
41Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-public_key View
42Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-runtime_tools View
43Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-sasl View
44Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-snmp View
45Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-ssl View
46Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-stdlib View
47Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-syntax_tools View
48Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-tools View
49Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_17.1:erlang-xmerl View
50Red Hatred_hat_openstack_platform_18.0:erlang.src View
51Red HatRed Hat Hardened Images:erlang27-main@aarch64 View
52Red HatRed Hat Hardened Images:erlang27-main@src View
53Red HatRed Hat Hardened Images:erlang27-main@x86_64 View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 53

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

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Affected

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Red Hat fixes

For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to: https://images.redhat.com/

Clients using only TLS 1.3 are not affected; the TLS 1.3 client handshake path validates the negotiated cipher suite. As a workaround for TLS 1.2/DTLS clients prior to upgrading, explicitly disable anonymous cipher suites (TLS_DH_anon_*, TLS_ECDH_anon_*) in the ssl client configuration, or restrict the client to TLS 1.3-only.

Affected

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

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SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
9.1CVSS V40CRITICALCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:XNVD
9.1CVSS V4_0CRITICALCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NCVE CNA
7.4cvss_v3HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NRed Hat
7.4CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NNVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Partial patch

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redhat

For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to: https://images.redhat.com/

Open source
redhat

Clients using only TLS 1.3 are not affected; the TLS 1.3 client handshake path validates the negotiated cipher suite. As a workaround for TLS 1.2/DTLS clients prior to upgrading, explicitly disable anonymous cipher suites (TLS_DH_anon_*, TLS_ECDH_anon_*) in the ssl client configuration, or restrict the client to TLS 1.3-only.

redhat

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Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Apply the official update named in the evidence only to the matching product and version.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
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Official Sources and Advisories

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

9.1 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityLowPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

Kısmi yama

13 düzeltme kanıtı bulundu; en az 41 ürün veya sürüm hâlâ etkileniyor ya da inceleniyor.

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