CVE-2017-2801 is a critical programming error in Randombit Botan cryptographic library version 2.0.1, specifically affecting how x500 string comparisons are implemented, which can lead to certificate verification bypasses. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical) due to its network attack vector, low complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, the potential for abuse via specially crafted X509 certificates remains.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:botan_project:botan:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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