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Cryptolib CVE-2025-29911

HIGH
Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
2025-03-17 security-advisories@github.com
8.9
CVSS 4.0 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
8.9 HIGH
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
X

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 28, 2026 - 18:31 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Apr 30, 2025 - 16:08 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 17, 2025 - 23:15 nvd
HIGH 8.9

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

CryptoLib provides a software-only solution using the CCSDS Space Data Link Security Protocol - Extended Procedures (SDLS-EP) to secure communications between a spacecraft running the core Flight System (cFS) and a ground station. A critical heap buffer overflow vulnerability was identified in the Crypto_AOS_ProcessSecurity function of CryptoLib versions 1.3.3 and prior. This vulnerability allows an attacker to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) or potentially execute arbitrary code (RCE) by providing a maliciously crafted AOS frame with an insufficient length. The vulnerability lies in the function Crypto_AOS_ProcessSecurity, specifically during the processing of the Frame Error Control Field (FECF). The affected code attempts to read from the p_ingest buffer at indices current_managed_parameters_struct.max_frame_size - 2 and current_managed_parameters_struct.max_frame_size - 1 without verifying if len_ingest is sufficiently large. This leads to a heap buffer overflow when len_ingest is smaller than max_frame_size. As of time of publication, no known patched versions exist.

AnalysisAI

CryptoLib provides a software-only solution using the CCSDS Space Data Link Security Protocol - Extended Procedures (SDLS-EP) to secure communications between a spacecraft running the core Flight. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-122. CryptoLib provides a software-only solution using the CCSDS Space Data Link Security Protocol - Extended Procedures (SDLS-EP) to secure communications between a spacecraft running the core Flight System (cFS) and a ground station. A critical heap buffer overflow vulnerability was identified in the Crypto_AOS_ProcessSecurity function of CryptoLib versions 1.3.3 and prior. This vulnerability allows an attacker to trigger a Denial of Service (DoS) or potentially execute arbitrary code (RCE) by providing a maliciously crafted AOS frame with an insufficient length. The vulnerability lies in the function Crypto_AOS_ProcessSecurity, specifically during the processing of the Frame Error Control Field (FECF). The affected code attempts to read from the p_ingest buffer at indices current_managed_parameters_struct.max_frame_size - 2 and current_managed_parameters_struct.max_frame_size - 1 without verifying if len_ingest is sufficiently large. This leads to a heap buffer overflow when len_ingest is smaller than max_frame_size. As of time of publication, no known patched versions exist. Affected products include: Nasa Cryptolib.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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