CVE-2021-3908: Infinite certificate chain depth results in OctoRPKI running forever

Published Nov 1, 2021
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Updated

OctoRPKI (github.com/cloudflare/cfrpki/cmd/octorpki) does not limit the depth of a certificate chain, allowing for a CA to create children in an ad-hoc fashion, thereby making tree traversal never end.

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Other sources

OctoRPKI does not limit the depth of a certificate chain, allowing for a CA to create children in an ad-hoc fashion, thereby making tree traversal never end.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/cloudflare/cfrpki<1.4.0
1.4.0
debian/cfrpki
1.4.2-1~deb11u11.4.4-11.5.10-2
Cloudflare OctoRPKI<1.3.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Remediation

Information

Upgrade to 1.4

Event History

Nov 10, 2021
Advisory Published
08:38 PM
Nov 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:45 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3908?

The severity of CVE-2021-3908 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

2

How does CVE-2021-3908 affect OctoRPKI?

CVE-2021-3908 affects OctoRPKI by allowing a CA to create children in an ad-hoc fashion, causing tree traversal to never end.

3

Which versions of OctoRPKI are affected by CVE-2021-3908?

OctoRPKI versions up to and excluding 1.4.0 are affected by CVE-2021-3908.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-3908 in OctoRPKI?

To fix CVE-2021-3908 in OctoRPKI, upgrade to version 1.4.0 or later.

5

Are there any additional resources for CVE-2021-3908?

Yes, you can find additional resources for CVE-2021-3908 at the following links: [GitHub Security Advisory](https://github.com/cloudflare/cfrpki/security/advisories/GHSA-g5gj-9ggf-9vmq) and [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3908).

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