CVE-2016-6890
critical
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
9.8
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in MatrixSSL before 3.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Subject Alt Name in an X.509 certificate.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
97%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| matrixssl | matrixssl | {"endIncluding":"3.8.5"} | |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93498
- http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices/
- https://github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.md
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93498
- http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices/
- https://github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.md
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440
CWEs
CWE-119
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.