CVE-2017-2801

CriticalCVSS 9.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

A programming error exists in a way Randombit Botan cryptographic library version 2.0.1 implements x500 string comparisons which could lead to certificate verification issues and abuse. A specially crafted X509 certificate would need to be delivered to the client or server application in order to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 9.8/10CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-125

Affected software

VendorProductVersions
RandombitBotan2.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
May 24, 2017
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2017-2801: Critical severity, CVSS 9.8 | Vulnix