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CVE-2016-6892

high

Description

The x509FreeExtensions function in MatrixSSL before 3.8.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (free of unallocated memory) via a crafted X.509 certificate.

References

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

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

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

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

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2017-01-05

Updated: 2026-06-17

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.5

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

Severity: High

EPSS

EPSS: 0.02081