CVE-2017-2801

 

Published at: - 24-05-2017 04:29

Last modified: - 19-04-2022 09:15

Total changes: - 2

Description

A programming error exists in a way Randombit Botan cryptographic library version 2.0.1 implements x500 string comparisons which could lead to certificate verification issues and abuse. A specially crafted X509 certificate would need to be delivered to the client or server application in order to trigger this vulnerability.

Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

 

Verification logic

 

Reference

• http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0294
• 98106-Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
• DSA-3939-

 

Keywords

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CVE-2017-2801

 

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Common vulnerabilities & exposures

 

CVSS

 

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