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CVE-2022-0778

Published: March 18, 2026 · Source: National Vulnerability Database (NVD)

⚡ AI Threat Assessment

OpenSSL certificate parsing infinite loop causing denial of service — exploitable via TLS client certificates and code signing in supply chain. Update OpenSSL to 1.1.1n/3.0.2. Prioritize internet-facing TLS endpoints accepting client-side certificates.

📋 Official Description

The BN_mod_sqrt() function, which computes a modular square root, contains a bug that can cause it to loop forever for non-prime moduli. OpenSSL infinite loop.

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