Integer Overflow Vulnerability in botan1.10
Summary
DLA-786-1: botan1.10 - security update. Affects botan1.10 versions < 1.10.5-1+deb7u2. Fixed in 1.10.5-1+deb7u2. How to fix ↓
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Background
botan1.10 is a cryptography library used for various cryptographic operations. It provides a wide range of algorithms and protocols for secure communication and data protection. This vulnerability affects version 1.10.5-1+deb7u2 of the package in the Debian 7 Wheezy ecosystem.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in botan1.10 is an integer overflow issue that can be exploited when parsing untrusted inputs, such as X.509 certificates. This can lead to unexpected behavior or crashes in applications utilizing the library. The vulnerability was discovered and reported, and it has been assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2016-9132.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
1.10.5-1+deb7u2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade botan1.10Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
In conclusion, the botan1.10 package in the Debian 7 Wheezy ecosystem is vulnerable to an integer overflow issue. It is recommended to upgrade to version 1.10.5-1+deb7u2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, you can contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
botan1.10 is a cryptography library used for secure communication and data protection.
An integer overflow vulnerability occurs when an arithmetic operation results in a value that exceeds the maximum representable value for the data type used to store the result.
The vulnerability can be exploited by providing malicious inputs, such as specially crafted X.509 certificates, to applications using the botan1.10 library.
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to unexpected behavior or crashes in applications using the botan1.10 library.
Yes, the vulnerability has been fixed in version 1.10.5-1+deb7u2 of the botan1.10 package.
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