CVE-2017-2801

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.
References
Link Resource
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0294 Exploit Mitigation Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3939
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98106 Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:botan_project:botan:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2017-05-24 14:29

Updated : 2023-12-10 12:15


NVD link : CVE-2017-2801

Mitre link : CVE-2017-2801

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-2801


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Products Affected

botan_project

  • botan
CWE
CWE-125

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