HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-2782
MEDIUM

CVE-2017-2782

CWE-190Published: June 22, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the X509 certificate parsing functionality of InsideSecure MatrixSSL 3.8.7b. A specially crafted x509 certificate can cause a length counter to overflow, leading to a controlled out of bounds copy operation. To trigger this vulnerability, a specially crafted x509 certificate must be presented to the vulnerable client or server application when initiating secure connection

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-2782 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

matrixssl1 product(s)
matrixssl
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249
ADVISORYhttps://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0278
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249
ADVISORYhttps://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0278

All References (4)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0278Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99249Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0278Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-2782
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 22, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-190)

CVE-2010-3254
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CVE-2010-1233
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CVE-2012-5835
10.0
CVE-2013-2555
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-2782 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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