CVE-2024-12133

Summary

CVE-2024-12133 is a vulnerability affecting libtasn1, a library used for encoding and decoding ASN.1 data structures. The issue arises from inadequate handling of specific certificate data, leading to inefficient processing. If a system encounters a large number of elements in a certificate, it can experience prolonged delays or even crashes. An attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted certificate, resulting in a denial-of-service attack.

Prevent cyber attacks with Recorded Future by prioritizing and patching critical vulnerabilities being exploited by threat actors targeting your industry. Book your demo to learn more.