CVE-2025-29910

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.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
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

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

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

JSON object : View

Products Affected

nasa

cryptolib

CWE

CWE-401

Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime

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