Out-of-bounds Read Affecting botan1.10 package, versions <1.10.16-1
Threat Intelligence
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- published24 May 2017
- disclosed24 May 2017
Introduced: 24 May 2017
CVE-2017-2801 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Debian:9 botan1.10 to version 1.10.16-1 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream botan1.10 package and not the botan1.10 package as distributed by Debian.
See How to fix? for Debian:9 relevant fixed versions and status.
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.