CVE-2004-2531
UnknownEPSS 1.69%
Last modified
CVE-2004-2531 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. X.509 Certificate Signature Verification in Gnu transport layer security library (GnuTLS) 1.0.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via certificates containing long chains and signed with large RSA keys.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
X.509 Certificate Signature Verification in Gnu transport layer security library (GnuTLS) 1.0.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via certificates containing long chains and signed with large RSA keys.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Gnutls | 1.0.16 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12156Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010838Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.hornik.sk/SA/SA-20040802.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12156Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010838Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.hornik.sk/SA/SA-20040802.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-2531?
X.509 Certificate Signature Verification in Gnu transport layer security library (GnuTLS) 1.0.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via certificates containing long chains and signed with large RSA keys.
How severe is CVE-2004-2531?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2531 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2531?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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