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CVE-2023-50980

gf2n.cpp in Crypto++ (aka cryptopp) through 8.9.0 allows attackers to cause a de...

High CVSS 7.5

Overview

gf2n.cpp in Crypto++ (aka cryptopp) through 8.9.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via DER public-key data for an F(2^m) curve, if the degree of each term in the polynomial is not strictly decreasing.

CWE: N/A Published: 2023-12-18T04:15:51.067
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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