CVE-2017-2801
low-risk
Published 2017-05-24
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.
Do I need to act?
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0.29% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
6
CVSS 6.5/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ HIGH complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (6)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98106
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98106
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
20/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal