CVE-2016-6890
CRITICALMatrixSSL < 3.8.6 - Remote Code Execution via X.509 Certificate Subject Alt Name
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.md
Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource third-party-advisory
x_refsource_cert-vn
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93498
Technical Description, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices/
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
EPSS
0.0643
EPSS Percentile
92.9%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-119
Status
published
Products (1)
matrixssl/matrixssl
< 3.8.5
Published
Jan 05, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026