Vulnerability Details : 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.
Products affected by CVE-2017-2801
- cpe:2.3:a:botan_project:botan:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-2801
1.00%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 83 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-2801
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L |
2.2
|
3.7
|
Talos |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-2801
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The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-2801
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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3939
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3939-1 botan1.10
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98106
Randombit Botan CVE-2017-2801 Certificate Validation Security Bypass VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;US Government Resource
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http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0294
TALOS-2017-0294 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat IntelligenceExploit;Mitigation;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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