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.
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Remediation
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-915-1 | botan1.10 security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3939-1 | botan1.10 security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2017-11944 | 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. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: talos
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T14:02:07.813Z
Reserved: 2016-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2017-2801
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Status : Modified
Published: 2017-05-24T14:29:00.537
Modified: 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033
Link: CVE-2017-2801
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD