CVE-2017-2801

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.5
Exploit probability—
ProductBotan
PublishedMay 24, 2017
First seenMay 24, 2017

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
botan_project botan2.0.1—

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