OpenSSL CMS decrypt writes past the unwrap buffer
Direct answer
OpenSSL CMS decrypt writes past the unwrap buffer, also tracked as CVE-2026-63072 is a high-severity threat campaign HOL Guard tracked from Aug 25, 2026 to Aug 25, 2026, verified against 3 primary sources and last reviewed Sep 20, 2026. Active tracking has ended and the record remains published as a permanent historical research record.
OpenSSL CMS decrypt unwrap heap overflow. Upgrade to the patched release.
Also tracked as CVE-2026-63072
- First observed
- Aug 25, 2026
- Last observed
- Aug 25, 2026
- Last reviewed
- Sep 20, 2026
- Tracking ended
- Aug 25, 2026
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Timeline
Reviewed events, oldest first, each tied to a verified source.
- Disclosure
CVE-2026-63072 OpenSSL CMS decrypt heap overflow disclosed.
Publication clock: 643.0 hours from reviewed disclosure timestamp to HOL publication; 24-hour high target; historical backfill outside target.
Sources
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Campaign questions, answered
OpenSSL CMS decrypt unwrap heap overflow. Upgrade to the patched release. HOL Guard tracked the campaign from Aug 25, 2026 to Aug 25, 2026.
No. Active tracking ended Aug 25, 2026; this page remains as a labeled historical research record and does not imply the threat is currently active.
The record cites 3 primary sources, names 0 reviewed artifacts, and was last fully reviewed Sep 20, 2026 by HOL Guard Security Publishing. Its uncertainty and limitations are stated on the record itself.
Campaign guidance is defensive context. It does not auto-apply policy or claim universal campaign coverage.
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Record HGTC-2026-F4E79004