CVE-2025-59534
CryptoLib command Injection vulnerability in initialize_kerberos_keytab_file_login()
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 1.4.2, there is a command Injection vulnerability in initialize_kerberos_keytab_file_login(). The vulnerability exists because the code directly interpolates user-controlled input into a shell command and executes it via system() without any sanitization or validation. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.2.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 23, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 8, 2025, 5:41 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update CryptoLib to version 1.4.2 or later.
- Sanitize and validate all user input.
- Avoid executing shell commands with user input.
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-2025-59534.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/commit/3ccb1b306026bb20a028fbfdcf18935f7345ed2f | Patch |
| https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-jw5c-58hr-m3v3 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nasa:cryptolib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.4.2 Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/commit/3ccb1b306026bb20a028fbfdcf18935f7345ed2f Types: Patch Added Reference Type GitHub, Inc.: https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-jw5c-58hr-m3v3 Types: Exploit, Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 23, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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 1.4.2, there is a command Injection vulnerability in initialize_kerberos_keytab_file_login(). The vulnerability exists because the code directly interpolates user-controlled input into a shell command and executes it via system() without any sanitization or validation. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.2. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/commit/3ccb1b306026bb20a028fbfdcf18935f7345ed2f Added Reference https://github.com/nasa/CryptoLib/security/advisories/GHSA-jw5c-58hr-m3v3