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Network-reachable parser, no auth required for certificate submission, availability-only impact via slow memory exhaustion; no C/I impact.
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CVSS VectorVendor: vendor:ubuntu
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Memory Leaks When Parsing Attribute Certificates
AnalysisAI
Memory leak vulnerabilities in attribute certificate parsing expose affected cryptographic library users to potential denial-of-service via memory exhaustion. Attribute certificates (X.509v2 AC, RFC 5755) are distinct from public-key certificates and carry authorization attributes; parsing them from untrusted network input - for example during TLS handshakes or certificate validation workflows - would allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger repeated leaks and exhaust process heap memory over time. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires that the target application actually parses attribute certificates from untrusted input - this is a non-default feature in most TLS deployments and must be explicitly enabled or used. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | With no CVSS vector, EPSS score, KEV listing, or POC code available, real-world risk must be inferred from the vulnerability class alone. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
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| Remediation | No vendor-released patch version is identified in the available data. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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EUVD-2026-75904
GHSA-9f4g-f7vv-f9gh