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CVE-2017-9023
The ASN.1 parser in strongSwan before 5.5.3 improperly handles CHOICE...
Vulnerability Description
The ASN.1 parser in strongSwan before 5.5.3 improperly handles CHOICE types when the x509 plugin is enabled, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted certificate.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
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Affected Vendor
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Vulnerable Versions:
0
Timeline
Official Publish:
June 8th, 2017
Last Modified:
December 3rd, 2025
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
No vector data available
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
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