CVE-2017-2780

An exploitable heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the X509 certificate parsing functionality of InsideSecure MatrixSSL 3.8.7b. A specially crafted x509 certificate can cause a buffer overflow on the heap resulting in remote code execution. To trigger this vulnerability, a specially crafted x509 certificate must be presented to the vulnerable client or server application when initiating secure connection.

• CWE-787

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0276Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0276Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Published

Jun 22, 2017

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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