CVE-2024-28835: Gnutls: potential crash during chain building/verification
A flaw has been discovered in GnuTLS where an application crash can be induced when attempting to verify a specially crafted .pem bundle using the "certtool --verify-chain" command.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-28835?
CVE-2024-28835 has been identified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28835?
To fix CVE-2024-28835, you should upgrade to a patched version of GnuTLS such as 3.7.3-4ubuntu1.5 for Ubuntu or equivalent versions for other distributions.
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-28835?
CVE-2024-28835 affects GnuTLS versions prior to the specified patched releases, as well as IBM QRadar and F5 Traffix SDC in certain versions.
What commands trigger the vulnerability in CVE-2024-28835?
The vulnerability in CVE-2024-28835 can be triggered by using the 'certtool --verify-chain' command with a specially crafted .pem bundle.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-28835?
Currently, the best course of action for CVE-2024-28835 is to apply the provided software updates, as no specific workaround has been identified.