CVE-2016-6890

Published: Jan 5, 2017Modified: May 6, 2026

9.8

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in MatrixSSL before 3.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Subject Alt Name in an X.509 certificate.

Affected (1)

Products: Matrixssl: Matrixssl

Matrixssl

1 product

Matrixssl

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Matrixssl Matrixssl	Up to 3.8.5

Related CWEs

CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.

References (8)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93498

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices/

Source: cve@mitre.org

Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

https://github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.md

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchRelease NotesThird Party Advisory

https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93498

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices/

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

https://github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.md

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchRelease NotesThird Party Advisory

https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

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