CVE-2016-6890

CRITICAL 9.8CVE-2016-6890 · Published 05/01/2017 · updated 17/06/2026

In short

CVE-2016-6890 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability affecting matrixssl (matrixssl).
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS): 6.4%, higher than 93.7% of all vulnerabilities.
No patched version is listed yet: follow the vendor's advisory in References.

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
matrixssl matrixssl	`≤ 3.8.5`	No fix yet

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in MatrixSSL before 3.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Subject Alt Name in an X.509 certificate.

References

securityfocus.com/bid/93498 · Third Party Advisory
tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices · Technical Description
matrixssl/matrixssl · Patch
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440 · Third Party Advisory

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Package

Affected versions

Patched versions

matrixssl

≤ 3.8.5

No fix yet

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