Vulnerability Description
botan before 1.11.22 improperly validates certificate paths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and memory consumption) via a certificate with a loop in the certificate chain.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Botan Project | Botan | <= 1.11.21 |
References
- https://botan.randombit.net/security.html#id3Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1311618Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://botan.randombit.net/security.html#id3Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1311618Issue TrackingThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7825?
CVE-2015-7825 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). botan before 1.11.22 improperly validates certificate paths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and memory consumption) via a certificate with a loop in the cert...
How severe is CVE-2015-7825?
CVE-2015-7825 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7825?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Botan Project Botan.