CVE-2022-42905
WolfSSL TLS 1.3 Heap Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability
Description
In wolfSSL before 5.5.2, if callback functions are enabled (via the WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS flag), then a malicious TLS 1.3 client or network attacker can trigger a buffer over-read on the heap of 5 bytes. (WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS is only intended for debugging.)
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 7, 2022, 12:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 15, 2023, 10:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.2
Exploitability Score :
3.9
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2022-42905 has a 2 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-42905.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170610/wolfSSL-WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS-Heap-Buffer-Over-Read.html | Third Party Advisory |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/11 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
| https://blog.trailofbits.com/2023/01/12/wolfssl-vulnerabilities-tlspuffin-fuzzing-ssh/ | |
| https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/releases | Release Notes Third Party Advisory |
| https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/releases/tag/v5.5.2-stable | Release Notes Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.wolfssl.com/docs/security-vulnerabilities/ | Vendor Advisory |
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2022-42905 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2022-42905 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 15, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://blog.trailofbits.com/2023/01/12/wolfssl-vulnerabilities-tlspuffin-fuzzing-ssh/ [No Types Assigned] -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 09, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170610/wolfSSL-WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS-Heap-Buffer-Over-Read.html No Types Assigned http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170610/wolfSSL-WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS-Heap-Buffer-Over-Read.html Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/11 No Types Assigned http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/11 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/releases Third Party Advisory https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/releases Release Notes, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/releases/tag/v5.5.2-stable No Types Assigned https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/releases/tag/v5.5.2-stable Release Notes, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 20, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170610/wolfSSL-WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS-Heap-Buffer-Over-Read.html [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 20, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/11 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 23, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/releases/tag/v5.5.2-stable [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 08, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Changed Reference Type https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/releases No Types Assigned https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/releases Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.wolfssl.com/docs/security-vulnerabilities/ No Types Assigned https://www.wolfssl.com/docs/security-vulnerabilities/ Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-125 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:wolfssl:wolfssl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 5.5.2
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-42905 is
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.27 }} 0.04%
score
0.68007
percentile