CVE-2015-5244: The NSSCipherSuite option with ciphersuites enabled in mod_nss before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to bypass

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-5244?

mod nss: upgrade to newer than 1.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-5244 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5244 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-5244 affect?

CVE-2015-5244 affects mod nss. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The NSSCipherSuite option with ciphersuites enabled in mod_nss before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to bypass application restrictions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-5244?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-5244 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting mod nss. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The NSSCipherSuite option with ciphersuites enabled in mod_nss before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to bypass application restrictions.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2017-08-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: mod nss project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-08-07 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mod nss project mod nss UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.11

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mod-nss || rpm -q mod-nss || mod-nss --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mod-nss

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mod-nss

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-5244?

mod nss: upgrade to newer than 1.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-5244 being exploited?

CVE-2015-5244 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-5244 affect?

CVE-2015-5244 affects mod nss. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The NSSCipherSuite option with ciphersuites enabled in mod_nss before 1.0.12 allows remote attackers to bypass application restrictions.

How urgent is CVE-2015-5244?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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CVE-2011-4973 CRITICAL 9.8 DOWNGRADE Authentication bypass vulnerability in mod_nss 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to assume the identity of a valid

References

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