---
cve: "CVE-2017-2801"
severity: "MEDIUM"
cvss: 6.5
epss: "1.3%"
vendor: "Randombit"
kev: false
exploited: false
published: "2017-05-24 14:29:00"
tags: [cve, security, medium]
source: tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier
exported: "2026-09-11T02:23:03+02:00"
---

# CVE-2017-2801

> 6.5 MEDIUM

## Beschreibung

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.

## CVSS-Vektor

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

| Metrik | Wert | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|
| AV Angriffsvektor | Netzwerk | bad |
| AC Komplexität | Hoch | good |
| PR Privilegien | Keine | bad |
| UI Interaktion | Keine | bad |
| S Scope | Verändert | bad |
| C Vertraulichkeit | Gering | warn |
| I Integrität | Gering | warn |
| A Verfügbarkeit | Gering | warn |

## Referenzen

- <http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98106>
- <http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3939>
- <http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0294>

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_Exportiert aus dem [tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier](https://tsecurity.de/cve?cve=CVE-2017-2801) · Datenquellen: EUVD (ENISA), NVD, OSV, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Exploit-DB, BSI BITS_