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CVE-2016-6890

• Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.0)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 6.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2017-01-05 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-119

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.

Affected products

• Inside Secure MatrixSSL: through 3.8.5

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93498
• http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices/
• https://github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.md
• https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93498
• http://www.tripwire.com/state-of-security/security-data-protection/cyber-security/flawed-matrixssl-code-highlights-need-for-better-iot-update-practices/
• https://github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.md
• https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/396440

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