CVE-2016-6892
HIGHMatrixSSL < 3.8.6 - Use-After-Free via Crafted X.509 Certificate
Title source: llmDescription
The x509FreeExtensions function in MatrixSSL before 3.8.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (free of unallocated memory) via a crafted 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
7.5
EPSS
0.0188
EPSS Percentile
76.9%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-416
Status
published
Products (1)
matrixssl/matrixssl
< 3.8.5
Published
Jan 05, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026