CVE-2026-21898
Jan. 10, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
8.2
High
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.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Cryptolib |
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| Ccsds |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-125
Out-of-bounds Read
The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | cryptolib | cryptolib | <1.4.3 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | ccsds | space_data_link_security_protocol | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: NONE
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: LOW
- Integrity Impact: NONE
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Timeline
Published: Jan. 10, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified: Jan. 10, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Last Modified: Jan. 10, 2026, 1:16 a.m.
Status : Received
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More infoSource
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