CVE-2016-4008 in Libtasn1
Summary
The _asn1_extract_der_octet function in lib/decoding.c in GNU Libtasn1 before 4.8, when used without the ASN1_DECODE_FLAG_STRICT_DER flag, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) via a crafted certificate.
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| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83742 | GNU Libtasn1 decoding.c _asn1_extract_der_octet resource management | 399 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2016-4008 |
Reservation
04/13/2016
Disclosure
05/05/2016
Status
Confirmed
Entries
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