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.
References
Link 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-icon MITRE Information

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: talos

Published: 2017-06-22T21:00:00

Updated: 2022-04-19T18:22:01

Reserved: 2016-12-01T00:00:00


Link: CVE-2017-2781

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cve-icon NVD Information

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2017-06-22T21:29:00.247

Modified: 2023-01-30T19:38:43.983


Link: CVE-2017-2781

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