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 memory leak vulnerability was identified in the `crypto_handle_incrementing_nontransmitted_counter` function of CryptoLib versions 1.3.3 and prior. This vulnerability can lead to resource exhaustion and degraded system performance over time, particularly in long-running processes or systems processing large volumes of data. The vulnerability is present in the `crypto_handle_incrementing_nontransmitted_counter` function within `crypto_tc.c`. The function allocates memory using `malloc` without ensuring the allocated memory is always freed. This issue can lead to resource exhaustion, reduced system performance, and potentially a Denial of Service (DoS) in environments where CryptoLib is used in long-running processes or with large volumes of data. Any system using CryptoLib, especially those handling high-throughput or continuous data streams, could be impacted. As of time of publication, no known patched versions are available.
References
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https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-p38w-p2r8-g6g5 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-p38w-p2r8-g6g5 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
30 Apr 2025, 16:07
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References | () https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-p38w-p2r8-g6g5 - Exploit, Vendor Advisory | |
First Time |
Nasa cryptolib
Nasa |
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CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 7.5 |
CPE | cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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References | () https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-p38w-p2r8-g6g5 - | |
Summary |
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Information
Published : 2025-03-17 22:15
Updated : 2025-04-30 16:07
NVD link : CVE-2025-29910
Mitre link : CVE-2025-29910
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-29910
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Products Affected
nasa
- cryptolib
CWE
CWE-401
Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime