CVE-2016-6890: matrixssl
Modified
Published 05-01-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-6890 is a high (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in matrixssl. EPSS estimates a 6.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
6.38%
0%100%
Low · -0.05 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 05-01-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 10.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
6.38%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
94%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Decrease -0.05 pp
From 6.43% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Matrixssl1 product
- matrixssl≤ 3.8.5
1 vendor · 1 product
References
4 links- github.com/matrixssl/matrixssl/blob/3-8-6-open/CHANGES.mdX Refsource CONFIRMPatchRelease NotesThird Party Advisory