CVE-2016-6890

2017-01-0522:00:00

mitre

www.cve.org

AI Score

9.8

Confidence

High

EPSS

0.035

Percentile

91.6%

JSON

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

www.securityfocus.com/bid/93498

www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices/

github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.md

www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440