CVE-2022-42905
First published: Mon Nov 07 2022(Updated: )
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.)
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wolfssl Wolfssl | <5.5.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170610/wolfSSL-WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS-Heap-Buffer-Over-Read.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/11
- https://blog.trailofbits.com/2023/01/12/wolfssl-vulnerabilities-tlspuffin-fuzzing-ssh/
- https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/releases
- https://github.com/wolfSSL/wolfssl/releases/tag/v5.5.2-stable
- https://www.wolfssl.com/docs/security-vulnerabilities/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this wolfSSL vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this wolfSSL vulnerability is CVE-2022-42905.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-42905?
The severity rating of CVE-2022-42905 is critical with a score of 9.1.
How does the vulnerability in wolfSSL before 5.5.2 occur?
The vulnerability in wolfSSL before 5.5.2 occurs when callback functions are enabled (via the WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS flag), allowing a malicious TLS 1.3 client or network attacker to trigger a 5-byte buffer over-read on the heap.
Which version of wolfSSL is affected by this vulnerability?
This vulnerability affects wolfSSL versions up to (but not including) 5.5.2.
Are there any references available for this vulnerability?
Yes, the following references are available for this vulnerability: [1] http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170610/wolfSSL-WOLFSSL_CALLBACKS-Heap-Buffer-Over-Read.html, [2] http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/11, [3] https://blog.trailofbits.com/2023/01/12/wolfssl-vulnerabilities-tlspuffin-fuzzing-ssh/
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/wolfssl
- canonical/wolfssl wolfssl