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CVE-2017-2801
MEDIUM · CVSS 6.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-05-24T14:29:00.537 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:16:53.400

Summary

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

botan_project — botan

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References

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