High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jan 5, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-6891
CVE-2016-6891
Description
MatrixSSL before 3.8.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted ASN.1 Bit Field primitive in an X.509 certificate.
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References
4- github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.mdnvdPatchRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/93498nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices/nvdTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440nvdThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
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