CVE-2026-3230 (GCVE-0-2026-3230)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-03-19 20:59 – Updated: 2026-03-20 17:09
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Improper key_share validation in TLS 1.3 HelloRetryRequest
Summary
Missing required cryptographic step in the TLS 1.3 client HelloRetryRequest handshake logic in wolfSSL could lead to a compromise in the confidentiality of TLS-protected communications via a crafted HelloRetryRequest followed by a ServerHello message that omits the required key_share extension, resulting in derivation of predictable traffic secrets from (EC)DHE shared secret. This issue does not affect the client's authentication of the server during TLS handshakes.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-03-20 17:08 UTC
CWE
- CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation Improper Input Validation
Assigner
References
1 reference
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