CVE-2017-1000415: matrixssl Improper Certificate Validation
Modified
Published 09-01-2018Last modified 16-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-1000415 is a medium (CVSS 5.9) Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability in matrixssl. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.9/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.48%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 09-01-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
MatrixSSL version 3.7.2 has an incorrect UTCTime date range validation in its X.509 certificate validation process resulting in some certificates have their expiration (beginning) year extended (delayed) by 100 years.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.9Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
41%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.48% 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
- matrixssl3.7.2
1 vendor · 1 product