Off-by-one error in the XML signature feature in Apache XML Security for C++ 1.6.0, as used in Shibboleth before 2.4.3 and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a signature using a large RSA key, which triggers a buffer overflow.
Published 2011-07-11 20:55:01
Updated 2023-02-13 01:19:57
Source Red Hat, Inc.
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Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2011-2516

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 2.58%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 89 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2011-2516

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
5.0
MEDIUM AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
10.0
2.9
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2011-2516

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2011-2516

Products affected by CVE-2011-2516

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