CVE-2022-47629

Libksba before 1.6.3 is prone to an integer overflow vulnerability in the CRL signature parser

Critical · published December 20, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An integer overflow vulnerability in Libksba before 1.6.3 could spell disaster in your CRL signature parsing! Think of it like a crowded elevator that suddenly malfunctions — when the weight limit is exceeded, it can drop unexpectedly, causing chaos. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate data in a way that leads to unpredictable behavior, just like that overstuffed elevator never should have been allowed to operate! If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the CRL signature leading to potential crashes or unexpected behaviors in applications using this library. Given the critical nature of this bug, your system could face severe operational failures or security breaches, putting sensitive data at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded elevator that suddenly malfunctions — when the weight limit is exceeded, it can drop unexpectedly, causing chaos. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate data in a way that leads to unpredictable behavior, just like that overstuffed elevator never should have been allowed to operate! This integer overflow vulnerability occurs within the CRL signature parser in Libksba, allowing attackers to craft data that may cause memory corruption and unpredictable software behavior. Without proper checks, this bug can lead to very serious security implications for applications relying on this library.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate the CRL signature leading to potential crashes or unexpected behaviors in applications using this library. Given the critical nature of this bug, your system could face severe operational failures or security breaches, putting sensitive data at risk! Patch your systems by updating Libksba to version 1.6.3 or later immediately. It's crucial to audit any applications that depend on this library to ensure they're not left vulnerable. Don't wait – act fast to secure your software! You've got this! With a quick patch, you can protect your systems and maintain superhero status in the digital world! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01674 · 76.7th percentile
Published
2022-12-20T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 DEC 00:00Z
    Libksba before 1.6.3 is prone to an integer overflow vulnerability in the CRL signature parser
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