Description
The ssl3_get_key_exchange function in s3_clnt.c in OpenSSL before 0.9.8zd, 1.0.0 before 1.0.0p, and 1.0.1 before 1.0.1k allows remote SSL servers to conduct RSA-to-EXPORT_RSA downgrade attacks and facilitate brute-force decryption by offering a weak ephemeral RSA key in a noncompliant role, related to the "FREAK" issue. NOTE: the scope of this CVE is only client code based on OpenSSL, not EXPORT_RSA issues associated with servers or other TLS implementations.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | openssl | 1.0.1k-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | openssl | 1.0.1k-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | openssl | 1.0.1k-1 | — |
| Debian 7 | openssl | 1.0.1e-2+deb7u14 | DSA-3125-1 |
| Debian 6.0 | openssl | 0.9.8o-4squeeze19 | DLA-132-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | openssl | 1.0.1f-1ubuntu2.8 | USN-2459-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7 | openssl +4 | 1:1.0.1e-34.el7_0.7 | RHSA-2015:0066 |
| RHEL 6 | openssl +3 | 1.0.1e-30.el6_6.5 | RHSA-2015:0066 |
| RHEL 5 | openssl +2 | 0.9.8e-33.el5_11 | RHSA-2015:0800 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 SP1 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr3.20-18.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2168-2 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | libqt4 +1 | 4.8.6-7.1 | SUSE-SU-403 Forbidden-1, SUSE-SU-403 |
| SLES 12 SP1 | libqt4-devel-doc | 4.8.6-7.3 | SUSE-SU-403 Forbidden-1, SUSE-SU-403 |
| SLES 12 | compat-openssl098 | 0.9.8j-70.2 | SUSE-SU-2015:0305-1 |
| SLES 12 | java-1_6_0-ibm | 1.6.0_sr16.4-15.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2192-1, SUSE-SU-2015:1161-1 |
| SLES 12 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr3.20-18.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2168-1 |
| SLES 12 | libqt4 +1 | 4.8.6-7.1 | SUSE-SU-403 Forbidden-1, SUSE-SU-403 |
| SLES 12 | libqt4-devel-doc | 4.8.6-7.3 | SUSE-SU-403 Forbidden-1, SUSE-SU-403 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr3.20-6.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2182-1 |
| SLES 11 SP3 | java-1_6_0-ibm | 1.6.0_sr16.15-46.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2166-1 |
| SLES 11 SP3 | java-1_7_0-ibm | 1.7.0_sr9.20-42.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2216-1 |
| SLES 11 SP2 | java-1_6_0-ibm | 1.6.0_sr16.15-46.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2166-1 |
| SLES 11 SP2 | java-1_7_0-ibm | 1.7.0_sr9.20-42.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2216-1 |
Show 4 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr3.20-18.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2168-2 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | libqt4 +1 | 4.8.6-7.1 | SUSE-SU-403 Forbidden-1, SUSE-SU-403 |
| SLES for SAP 12 SP1 | libqt4-devel-doc | 4.8.6-7.3 | SUSE-SU-403 Forbidden-1, SUSE-SU-403 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr3.20-18.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2168-1 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | libqt4 +1 | 4.8.6-7.1 | SUSE-SU-403 Forbidden-1, SUSE-SU-403 |
| SLES for SAP 12 | libqt4-devel-doc | 4.8.6-7.3 | SUSE-SU-403 Forbidden-1, SUSE-SU-403 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP4 | java-1_7_1-ibm | 1.7.1_sr3.20-6.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2182-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP3 | java-1_6_0-ibm | 1.6.0_sr16.15-46.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2166-1 |
| SLES for SAP 11 SP3 | java-1_7_0-ibm | 1.7.0_sr9.20-42.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:2216-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | openssl-1_1 | 1.1.1l-1.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:11127-1 |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 7 | openssl +4 | 1:1.0.1e-34.el7_0.7 | ELSA-2015-0066 |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 5 repositories
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anthophilee/A2SV--SSL-VUL-Scan ★ 5 · Jan 1, 2021
A2SV = Auto Scanning to SSL Vulnerability HeartBleed, CCS Injection, SSLv3 POODLE, FREAK... etc Support Vulnerability [CVE-2007-1858] Anonymous Cipher [CVE-2012-4929] CRIME(SPDY) [CVE-2014-0160] CCS …
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AbhishekGhosh/FREAK-Attack-CVE-2015-0204-Testing-Script ★ 5 · Mar 6, 2015
Basic BASH Script to Automate OpenSSL based testing for FREAK Attack (CVE-2015-0204) as advised by Akamai.
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scottjpack/Freak-Scanner ★ 4 · Mar 5, 2015
Multithreaded FREAK scanner, used to detect SSL EXP Ciphers, vulnerable to CVE-2015-0204
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felmoltor/FreakVulnChecker ★ 2 · Mar 4, 2015
This script check if your list of server is accepting Export cipher suites and could be vulnerable to CVE-2015-0204
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niccoX/patch-openssl-CVE-2014-0291_CVE-2015-0204 ★ 1 · Mar 23, 2015
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 18
- RHSA-2015:0800 Red Hat Security Advisory: openssl security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 5, 2026
- RHSA-2015:0066 Red Hat Security Advisory: openssl security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 5, 2026
- USN-2459-1 openssl vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DSA-3125-1 openssl - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-132-1 openssl - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:2182-1 Security update for java-1_7_1-ibm SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-403 Forbidden-1 Security update for OpenSSL SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:2192-1 Security update for java-1_6_0-ibm SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:2168-2 Security update for java-1_7_1-ibm SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:1161-1 Security update for java-1_6_0-ibm SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:2166-1 Security update for java-1_6_0-ibm SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:2216-1 Security update for java-1_7_0-ibm SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:2168-1 Security update for java-1_7_1-ibm SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-403 Security update for OpenSSL SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:0305-1 Security update for compat-openssl098 SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- WID-SEC-2026-0180 Dell Data Protection Advisor: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jan 20, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:11127-1 libopenssl-1_1-devel-1.1.1l-1.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 7, 2025
- ELSA-2015-0066 Moderate: openssl security update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Jan 20, 2015
References
- SUSE-SU-2015:2182 vendor-advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10110
- HPSBOV03318 vendor-advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
- openSUSE-SU-2015:0130 vendor-advisory
- 20150310 Multiple Vulnerabilities in OpenSSL (January 2015) Affecting Cisco Products vendor-advisory
- HPSBGN03299 vendor-advisory
- 71936 vdb-entry
- SUSE-SU-2015:2192 vendor-advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- HPSBMU03409 vendor-advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT204659
- https://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20150319.txt
- http://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21960769
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2015-2367953.html
- HPSBMU03380 vendor-advisory
- HPSBMU03345 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2015:0849 vendor-advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2016-2367955.html
- 1033378 vdb-entry
- HPSBHF03289 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2016:0640 vendor-advisory
- https://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20150108.txt
- MDVSA-2015:019 vendor-advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2015-2365600.html
- SUSE-SU-2015:2166 vendor-advisory
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10679
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- openssl-cve20150204-weak-security(99707) vdb-entry
- RHSA-2015:0066 vendor-advisory
- http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-0204.html
- HPSBUX03334 vendor-advisory
- https://freakattack.com/
- MDVSA-2015:063 vendor-advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21883640
- HPSBUX03244 vendor-advisory
- APPLE-SA-2015-04-08-2 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SU-2015:1138 vendor-advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.html
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10108
- SUSE-SU-2015:0578 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SU-2015:2216 vendor-advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10102
- https://bto.bluecoat.com/security-advisory/sa91
- https://github.com/openssl/openssl/commit/ce325c60c74b0fa784f5872404b722e120e5cab0
- https://h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04773241
- SUSE-SU-2015:1086 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SU-2015:0946 vendor-advisory
- HPSBMU03397 vendor-advisory
- 91787 vdb-entry
- RHSA-2016:1650 vendor-advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2015-2370101.html
- RHSA-2015:0800 vendor-advisory
- HPSBMU03396 vendor-advisory
- HPSBUX03162 vendor-advisory
- MDVSA-2015:062 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SU-2015:2168 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SU-2015:1085 vendor-advisory
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216642