6.5
Medium
CVE-2017-2801 A programming error exists in a way Randombit Botan cryptographic library version 2.0.1 implements x500 string…
Description
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.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Botan | 2.0.1 | No fix stated |
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