Vulnerability Details CVE-2025-29913
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_TC_Prep_AAD` 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 telecommand (TC) frame that causes an unsigned integer underflow. The vulnerability lies in the function `Crypto_TC_Prep_AAD`, specifically during the computation of `tc_mac_start_index`. The affected code incorrectly calculates the MAC start index without ensuring it remains within the bounds of the `ingest` buffer. When `tc_mac_start_index` underflows due to an incorrect length calculation, the function attempts to access an out-of-bounds memory location, leading to a segmentation fault. The vulnerability is still present in the repository as of commit `d3cc420ace96d02a5b7e83d88cbd2e48010d5723`.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.001
EPSS Ranking 31.4%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 9.8
Products affected by CVE-2025-29913
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cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:1.0.0
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cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:1.0.1
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cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:1.0.2
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cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:1.0.3
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cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:1.1.0
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cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:1.1.1
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cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:1.2.0
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cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:1.2.1
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cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:1.2.2
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cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:1.2.3
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cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:1.3.1