CVE - CVE-2016-6890

CVE-ID
CVE-2016-6890	Learn more at National Vulnerability Database (NVD) • CVSS Severity Rating • Fix Information • Vulnerable Software Versions • SCAP Mappings • CPE Information
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.
References
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BID:93498 URL:http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93498 CERT-VN:VU#396440 URL:https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440 CONFIRM:https://github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.md MISC:http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices/
Assigning CNA
MITRE Corporation
Date Record Created
20160819	Disclaimer: The record creation date may reflect when the CVE ID was allocated or reserved, and does not necessarily indicate when this vulnerability was discovered, shared with the affected vendor, publicly disclosed, or updated in CVE.
Phase (Legacy)
Assigned (20160819)
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Proposed (Legacy)
N/A
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