CVE-2017-2801
6.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Summary
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.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randombit | Botan | 2.0.1 | affected |
Weaknesses
- Certificate validation bypass
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98106
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3939
- http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0294
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98106
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3939
- http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0294
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