PT-2017-9051 · Matrixssl · Matrixssl

Craig Young · Published 2017-01-05 · Updated 2017-01-06 · CVE-2016-6892

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions MatrixSSL versions prior to 3.8.6

Description The issue allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by freeing unallocated memory via a crafted X.509 certificate.

Recommendations For versions prior to 3.8.6, update to version 3.8.6 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

CVE-2016-6892

Affected Products

Matrixssl

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6892 · Security Note
• ❌ https://github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.md · Patch, Deleted
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2016-6892 · Vendor Advisory
• https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/93498 · Note
• http://tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices · Note