CVE-2017-6891

libtasn1: Stack-based buffer overflow in asn1_find_node()

Published May 22, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 5.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
Two errors in the "asn1_find_node()" function (lib/parser_aux.c) within GnuTLS libtasn1 version 4.10 can be exploited to cause a stacked-based buffer overflow by tricking a user into processing a specially crafted assignments file via the e.g. asn1Coding utility.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-950-1 libtasn1-3 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3861-1 libtasn1-6 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-15945 Two errors in the "asn1_find_node()" function (lib/parser_aux.c) within GnuTLS libtasn1 version 4.10 can be exploited to cause a stacked-based buffer overflow by tricking a user into processing a specially crafted assignments file via the e.g. asn1Coding utility.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3309-1 Libtasn1 vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3309-2 Libtasn1 vulnerability
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
flexera
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 3:41 PM
Reserved
Mar 14, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 22, 2017, 7:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:23 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 18, 2017, 12:00 AM