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CVE-2017-2801

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.5 EPSS 1.32%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-05-24 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2017-2801
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.5
EPSS
1.32%

Original NVD 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.

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