CVE-2004-2531: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2531: X.509 Certificate Signature Verification in Gnu transport layer security library (GnuTLS) 1.0.16 allows rem...

X.509 Certificate Signature Verification in Gnu transport layer security library (GnuTLS) 1.0.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via certificates containing long chains and signed with large RSA keys.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a remote denial-of-service risk in GnuTLS 1.0.16. A malicious certificate can force expensive signature verification work, consuming CPU and potentially slowing or disrupting affected TLS-dependent services or clients. Exposure is most likely where legacy systems still run GnuTLS 1.0.16 and validate untrusted peer certificates. The source bundle does not identify specific downstream products, operating systems, or packages. Treat this as a legacy dependency cleanup item with service-availability impact. It is not sourced as exploited or code-execution capable, but exposed old TLS stacks should be upgraded or retired. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications using GnuTLS 1.0.16.; Check GnuTLS and operating-system vendor guidance for corrected packages.; Prioritize internet-facing TLS clients or services validating untrusted certificates..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 17:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 25, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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gnutls-rsa-key-size-dos(16858)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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