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CVE-2017-2780
CRITICAL9.8
Description
An exploitable heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the X509 certificate parsing functionality of InsideSecure MatrixSSL 3.8.7b. A specially crafted x509 certificate can cause a buffer overflow on the heap resulting in remote code execution. To trigger this vulnerability, a specially crafted x509 certificate must be presented to the vulnerable client or server application when initiating secure connection.
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score9.8
SeverityCRITICAL
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorNETWORK
ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionNONE
Published6/22/2017
Last Modified4/20/2025
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Affected Products
matrixssl:matrixssl
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-787
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249(talos-cna@cisco.com)
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0276(talos-cna@cisco.com)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0276(af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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