CVE-2017-2801

Public Exploit

Description

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.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory debian.org
Affected: Randombit Botan
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98106 third party advisory vdb entry us government resource
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3939 vendor advisory
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0294 vdb entry exploit mitigation third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2801?
CVE-2017-2801 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2801?
To fix CVE-2017-2801, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-2801 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-2801 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2801?
CVE-2017-2801 affects Randombit Botan.
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