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CVE-2017-9023

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 2.22%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-06-08 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2017-9023
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
2.22%

Original NVD Description

The ASN.1 parser in strongSwan before 5.5.3 improperly handles CHOICE types when the x509 plugin is enabled, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted certificate.

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