Is CVE-2017-2801 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-2801 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-20.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2017-2801?

CVE-2017-2801 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L.

How do I patch CVE-2017-2801?

Patch guidance is available from botan project security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2017-2801.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-2801?

1 product: botan project botan.

CVE-2017-2801 - remediation guidance & executive summary

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: high
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: low
Integrity: low
Availability: low
Weaknesses: CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read

Metadata

Primary Vendor: BOTAN_PROJECT
Published: 5/24/2017
Last Modified: 4/20/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2017-2801

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