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HollowByte DDoS flaw bloats OpenSSL server memory with 11-byte payload
A vulnerability called HollowByte enables unauthenticated attackers to trigger denial-of-service conditions on OpenSSL servers using an 11-byte malicious payload. The flaw causes excessive memory consumption on affected servers, degrading availability without requiring authentication or complex exploitation techniques.
Why it matters: OpenSSL operators and infrastructure teams need to assess exposure immediately, as any internet-facing OpenSSL service can be targeted with minimal network overhead by remote attackers.
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vulnerabilities
HollowByte DDoS flaw bloats OpenSSL server memory with 11-byte payload
A vulnerability called HollowByte enables unauthenticated attackers to trigger denial-of-service conditions on OpenSSL servers using an 11-byte malicious payload. The flaw causes excessive memory consumption on affected servers, degrading availability without requiring authentication or complex exploitation techniques.
Why it matters: OpenSSL operators and infrastructure teams need to assess exposure immediately, as any internet-facing OpenSSL service can be targeted with minimal network overhead by remote attackers.
- Source published
- First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker