CVE-2015-3276
The nss_parse_ciphers function in libraries/libldap/tls_m.c in OpenLDAP does not properly parse...
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.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- None
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
7.5
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.
- Record
CVE-2015-3276- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N - CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
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.
- Record
CVE-2015-3276- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2015-3324 No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2015-3324- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-cc3w-xgwq-vgw8
7.5
The nss_parse_ciphers function in libraries/libldap/tls_m.c in OpenLDAP does not properly parse...
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.
- Record
GHSA-cc3w-xgwq-vgw8- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVAZL-6770
7.5
CVE-2015-3276 affecting package openldap for versions less than 2.4.57-5
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.
- Record
AZL-6770- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
7.5
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.
- Record
CVE-2015-3276- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2015-3276
7.5
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.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2015-3276- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVRHSA-2015:2131
3.7
Red Hat Security Advisory: openldap security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Record
RHSA-2015:2131- CVSS 3.0
- 3.7 Low
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L - Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2015-3276 No score
CVE-2015-3276 in openldap - Patched by Root
Root has patched CVE-2015-3276 in the openldap package for Root:Debian:12. Multiple fixed versions available.
- Record
ROOT-OS-DEBIAN-12-CVE-2015-3276- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
openldapAzure Linux:2 |
before 2.4.57-5 | 2.4.57-5 |
openldapDebian:12 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1:1.2.12-12.5.13+dfsg-52.5.13+dfsg-5+loong642.5.16+dfsg-12.5.16+dfsg-2 Show 27 moreShow less2.5.17+dfsg-12.5.18+dfsg-12.5.18+dfsg-22.5.18+dfsg-32.5.19+dfsg-12.6.10+dfsg-12.6.13+dfsg-12.6.14+dfsg-12.6.14+dfsg-22.6.2+dfsg-1~exp12.6.2+dfsg-1~exp22.6.3+dfsg-1~exp12.6.4+dfsg-1~exp12.6.5+dfsg-1~exp12.6.6+dfsg-1~exp12.6.6+dfsg-1~exp22.6.7+dfsg-1~exp12.6.8+dfsg-1~exp12.6.8+dfsg-1~exp22.6.8+dfsg-1~exp32.6.8+dfsg-1~exp42.6.9+dfsg-12.6.9+dfsg-1~exp12.6.9+dfsg-1~exp22.6.9+dfsg-22:1.2.12.1-12:1.2.12.1-1.0.1 |
None known |
openldapDebian:13 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1:1.2.12-12.6.10+dfsg-12.6.13+dfsg-12.6.14+dfsg-12.6.14+dfsg-22:1.2.12.1-12:1.2.12.1-1.0.1 |
None known |
openldapDebian:14 |
All versions, plus listed versions 1:1.2.12-12.6.10+dfsg-12.6.13+dfsg-12.6.14+dfsg-12.6.14+dfsg-22:1.2.12.1-12:1.2.12.1-1.0.1 |
None known |
openldap-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-serversRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-servers-sqlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-clientsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::client From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
openldap-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::computenode From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::computenode From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-serversRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::computenode From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-servers-sqlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::computenode From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::computenode From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-clientsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::computenode From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-servers-sqlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-clientsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-serversRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::server From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::workstation From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-servers-sqlRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::workstation From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::workstation From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-clientsRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::workstation From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::workstation From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldap-serversRed Hat:enterprise_linux:7::workstation From an advisory covering 2 CVEs |
before 0:2.4.40-8.el7 | 0:2.4.40-8.el7 |
openldapRoot:Debian:12 |
before 2.5.13+dfsg-5.root.io.5 | 2.5.13+dfsg-5.root.io.52.5.13+dfsg-5.root.io.42.5.13+dfsg-5.root.io.32.5.13+dfsg-5.root.io.62.5.13+dfsg-5.aikido.7 |
rootio-openldapRoot:Debian:12 |
before 2.5.13+dfsg-5.root.io.5 | 2.5.13+dfsg-5.root.io.52.5.13+dfsg-5.root.io.42.5.13+dfsg-5.root.io.32.5.13+dfsg-5.root.io.62.5.13+dfsg-5.aikido.7 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2015-3276 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Openldap, published December 7, 2015. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 5.27%, the 92nd percentile. Fixed in openldap 2.4.57-5.
References
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2131.html
oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1238322
securitytracker.com/id/1034221
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3276
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015:2131
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access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-3276
github.com/advisories/GHSA-cc3w-xgwq-vgw8
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-3276
access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1147982
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1158005
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1174634
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1174723
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1175415
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1184585
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1209229
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1226600
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1230263
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1231228
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1245279
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2015/rhsa-2015_2131.json
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-8182
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1095976
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-8182
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8182
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-3276