CVE-2017-2781
MatrixSSL X509 Certificate Parsing Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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.
INFO
Published Date :
June 22, 2017, 9:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 30, 2023, 7:38 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
3.9
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2017-2781.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0277 | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
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CVE-2017-2781 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 30, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Removed CWE NIST CWE-119 Added CWE NIST CWE-787 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 19, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3 Talos AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 29, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0277 No Types Assigned https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0277 Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added CWE CWE-119 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:matrixssl:matrixssl:3.8.7b:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 27, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249 [No Types Assigned]
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2017-2781 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2017-2781
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
2.94 }} 0.19%
score
0.90668
percentile