CVE-2026-22025
CVE-2026-22025 is a low-severity vulnerability in Nasa Cryptolib with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-401.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
- CVSS v4: 6.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-1891
- Weakness: CWE-401
- Affected product: Nasa Cryptolib
- Published:
- Last modified:
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, when the KMC server returns a non-200 HTTP status code, cryptography_encrypt() and cryptography_decrypt() return immediately without freeing previously allocated buffers. Each failed request leaks approximately 467 bytes. Repeated failures (from a malicious server or network issues) can gradually exhaust memory. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.3.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-22025?
- 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, when the KMC server returns a non-200 HTTP status code, cryptography_encrypt() and cryptography_decrypt() return immediately without freeing previously allocated buffers. Each failed request leaks approximately 467 bytes. Repeated failures (from a malicious server or network issues) can gradually exhaust memory. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.3.
- How severe is CVE-2026-22025?
- CVE-2026-22025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-22025 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-22025?
- CVE-2026-22025 affects Nasa Cryptolib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-22025?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-22025 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-22025 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-1891.
- When was CVE-2026-22025 published?
- CVE-2026-22025 was published on 2026-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/commit/2372efd3da1ccb226b4297222e25f41ecc84821d
- https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/releases/tag/v1.4.3
- https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-h74x-vwwr-mm5g
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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