CVE-2016-4008
Medium
Description
The _asn1_extract_der_octet function in lib/decoding.c in GNU Libtasn1 before 4.8, when used without the ASN1_DECODE_FLAG_STRICT_DER flag, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) via a crafted certificate.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Libtasn1
PublishedMay 5, 2016
First seenMay 5, 2016
How to fix
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu libtasn1 | v ≤ 4.7 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 12.04, 14.04, 15.10, 16.04 | — |
| opensuse opensuse | 13.2 | — |
| fedoraproject fedora | 22, 23, 24 | — |
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