CVE-2026-21898
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CVE-2026-21898 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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, the Crypto_AOS_ProcessSecurity function reads memory without valid bounds checking when parsing AOS frame hashes. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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, the Crypto_AOS_ProcessSecurity function reads memory without valid bounds checking when parsing AOS frame hashes. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.3.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nasa | Cryptolib | < 1.4.3 |
References
- https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-7ch6-2pmg-m853Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-7ch6-2pmg-m853Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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