CVE-2016-4008

Description

The _asn1_extract_der_octet function in lib/decoding.c in GNU Libtasn1 before 4.8, when used without the ASN1_DECODE_FLAG_STRICT_DER flag, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite recursion) via a crafted certificate.

Patch Available

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Score

5.9

Severity

Medium

Ecosystem

RPM

Publish Date

May 5, 2016

Modified Date

April 16, 2026

Score Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Versions