CVE-2016-6879
UnknownEPSS 0.56%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The X509_Certificate::allowed_usage function in botan 1.11.x before 1.11.31 might allow attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging a call with more than one Key_Usage set in the enum value.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The X509_Certificate::allowed_usage function in botan 1.11.x before 1.11.31 might allow attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging a call with more than one Key_Usage set in the enum value.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.0 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.1 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.2 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.3 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.4 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.5 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.6 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.7 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.8 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.9 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.10 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.11 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.12 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.13 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.14 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.15 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.16 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.17 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.18 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.19 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.20 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.21 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.22 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.23 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.24 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.25 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.26 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.27 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.28 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.29 |
| Botan Project | Botan | 1.11.30 |
References
- https://botan.randombit.net/security.html#id2Third Party Advisory
- https://botan.randombit.net/security.html#id2Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6879?
The X509_Certificate::allowed_usage function in botan 1.11.x before 1.11.31 might allow attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging a call with more than one Key_Usage set in the enum value.
How severe is CVE-2016-6879?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6879?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2016-6879?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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