CVE-2017-10790

libtasn1: NULL pointer dereference in the _asn1_check_identifier function

Published Jul 2, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 4.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The _asn1_check_identifier function in GNU Libtasn1 through 4.12 causes a NULL pointer dereference and crash when reading crafted input that triggers assignment of a NULL value within an asn1_node structure. It may lead to a remote denial of service attack.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1038-1 libtasn1-3 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2255-1 libtasn1-6 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4106-1 libtasn1-6 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-2435 The _asn1_check_identifier function in GNU Libtasn1 through 4.12 causes a NULL pointer dereference and crash when reading crafted input that triggers assignment of a NULL value within an asn1_node structure. It may lead to a remote denial of service attack.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3547-1 Libtasn1 vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 5:50 PM
Reserved
Jul 1, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 2, 2017, 3:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:00 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jun 22, 2017, 12:00 AM