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Ssl Tls Server Accepts Sslv3 Connections

Description

Detects if a web server accepts SSLv3 connections, which is a deprecated and insecure protocol version. SSLv3 has critical vulnerabilities like POODLE that allow attackers to decrypt encrypted communications. Any server accepting SSLv3 connections is exposing users to significant security risks.

Weakness:

016 - Insecure encryption algorithm - SSL/TLS

Category: Information Collection

Detection Strategy

    A vulnerability is reported when the server accepts a SSLv3 client hello message and responds with a valid SSL handshake

    The detector attempts to establish an SSLv3 connection by sending a client hello offering multiple cipher suites

    The server must respond with a valid SSL handshake message indicating SSLv3 is supported

    The test fails securely if no connection can be established to the target host/port