Unscored CVE-2016-6890 EUVD-2016-7775GHSA-p9v9-mf59-wf95

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…

Published Jan 5, 2017 · Updated Aug 6, 2024 · Assigned by mitre

Description

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

https://github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.md
VU#396440 third-party-advisory
93498 vdb-entry
http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices/