Description
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. Prior to version 1.4.3, there is an out-of-bounds heap read vulnerability in cryptography_aead_encrypt(). This issue has been patched in version 1.4.3.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.5/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| nasa | CryptoLib | < 1.4.3 |
References
- https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/commit/2372efd3da1ccb226b4297222e25f41ecc84821dPatch
- https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/releases/tag/v1.4.3Release Notes
- https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-8w3h-q8jm-3chqExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-8w3h-q8jm-3chqExploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jan 10, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed