Programming Error in Randombit Botan Cryptographic Library Affects Certificate Verification
CVE-2017-2801

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Randombit

Status
Botan
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 May 2017

What is CVE-2017-2801?

A flaw in the Randombit Botan cryptographic library version 2.0.1 arises from improper implementation of X500 string comparisons. This issue can lead to vulnerabilities in certificate verification processes, potentially allowing malicious actors to exploit these weaknesses by delivering specially crafted X509 certificates to both client and server applications.

Affected Version(s)

Botan 2.0.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98106
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3939
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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