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CVE-2024-12133 Detail

Description

A flaw in libtasn1 causes inefficient handling of specific certificate data. When processing a large number of elements in a certificate, libtasn1 takes much longer than expected, which can slow down or even crash the system. This flaw allows an attacker to send a specially crafted certificate, causing a denial of service attack.


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Hyperlink Resource
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/02/06/6
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-12133
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2344611
https://gitlab.com/gnutls/libtasn1/-/issues/52
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/02/msg00025.html

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-407 Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity Red Hat, Inc.  

Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2024-12133
NVD Published Date:
02/10/2025
NVD Last Modified:
02/21/2025
Source:
Red Hat, Inc.