CVE-2026-75806: Issue summary: An established DTLS 1.2 association using an AEAD cipher suite can be terminated by a single un
CVE-2026-75806 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting openssl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Issue summary: An established DTLS 1.2 association using an AEAD cipher suite can be terminated by a single unauthenticated datagram whose encrypted fragment is shorter than the mandatory explicit IV and authentication tag overhead. Impact summary: An attacker who can send a datagram that is routed to an existing DTLS 1.2 association can tear that association down without knowing any key material. This is a Denial of Service limited to the targe
Why this priority
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 34%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-1284 |
| Published | 2026-09-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-08 |
Last updated 2026-10-08 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- Amazon Linux 2023 ALAS: ALAS2023-2026-3227 (important): edk2 2026-10-24
- Amazon Linux 2 ALAS: ALAS2-2026-4007 (important): edk2 2026-10-24
- Amazon Linux 2 ALAS: ALAS2-2026-3991 (important): openssl11 2026-10-12
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-75806?
openssl: upgrade to 1.1.1zj, 3.0.23, 3.4.8, 3.5.9, 3.6.5, 4.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-75806 being exploited?
CVE-2026-75806 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-2026-75806 affect?
CVE-2026-75806 affects openssl. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Issue summary: An established DTLS 1.2 association using an AEAD cipher suite can be terminated by a single unauthenticated datagram whose encrypted fragment is shorter than the mandatory explicit IV and authentication tag overhead. Impact
How urgent is CVE-2026-75806?
Priority 45/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
Software pages
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