CVE-2026-45445

A flaw was found in OpenSSL. Applications that use the AES-OCB encryption method with a specific one-shot interface (EVP_Cipher()) will have their provided Initialization Vector (IV) silently discarded. This leads to the same internal cryptographic value being used repeatedly, which compromises the confidentiality of encrypted data. Additionally, this issue allows for the universal forgery of authentication tags, undermining the integrity of communications.

This is a Moderate severity flaw where applications utilizing the AES-OCB cipher through OpenSSL's EVP_Cipher() one-shot interface may silently discard the provided initialization vector (IV). This leads to nonce reuse, compromising confidentiality and enabling universal forgery of authentication tags. Red Hat products are primarily affected if they include or rely on third-party applications that specifically employ this less common and discouraged API usage with AES-OCB, as standard OpenSSL SSL/TLS implementations and applications using the recommended streaming AEAD API are not impacted.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.