# CVE-2016-7052: Node.js 4: crypto/x509/x509_vfy.c in OpenSSL 1.0.2i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer…

CVE-2016-7052 is fixed in Node.js 4 on 1 platform by Node.js 4 4.6.0 (version 4.6.0), released September 27, 2016. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7052
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.5
- EPSS: 0.2946
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 26, 2016
- Vendor advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7052

## Description

crypto/x509/x509_vfy.c in OpenSSL 1.0.2i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) by triggering a CRL operation.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | Node.js 4 | 4.6.0 | [Node.js 4 4.6.0](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/windows-app/openjs.nodejs.4-4.6.0.md) | Sep 27, 2016 |

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