CVE-2017-2782

Name: CVE-2017-2782
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-22T21:29:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2782 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the X509 certificate parsing functionality of InsideSecure MatrixSSL 3.8.7b. A specially crafted x509 certificate can cause a length counter to overflow, leading to a controlled out of bounds copy operation. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the X509 certificate parsing functionality of InsideSecure MatrixSSL 3.8.7b. A specially crafted x509 certificate can cause a length counter to overflow, leading to a controlled out of bounds copy operation. To trigger this vulnerability, a specially crafted x509 certificate must be presented to the vulnerable client or server application when initiating secure connection

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.01%

58.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Matrixssl	Matrixssl	3.8.7b

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0278Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0278Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2782?

How severe is CVE-2017-2782?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2782 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2782?

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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Source: NVD / NIST