CVE-2014-3566
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Summary
The SSL protocol 3.0, as used in OpenSSL through 1.0.1i and other products, uses nondeterministic CBC padding, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain cleartext data via a padding-oracle attack, aka the "POODLE" iss…
Published: 2014-10-15
Analysis
🟠 High — imminent exploitation
Weakness: CWE-310.
How it's exploited: Exploitable over the network (internet-reachable), unauthenticated, if the victim interacts (open a file/click), with high complexity. The flaw can pivot to other components (scope changed).
Impact: Confidentiality partial · Integrity none · Availability none.
Status: Exploit probability (EPSS, 30 days): 100% — high.
- Apply the vendor patch according to risk priority.
- Reduce exposure: keep it off the internet; firewall, VPN or network segmentation.
- Awareness: the attack needs victim interaction (phishing/file).
- Detect: turn this CVE into detection rules.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
The vector encodes how it's exploited (translated above, in the analysis). Break it down in the CVSS tool →
Sources: CISA KEV · EPSS · FIRST.org · NVD. Analysis derived from the CVSS vector and exploitation status (no AI). Informational; always verify against the vendor's official advisory.