CVE-2023-53159: Critical severity OpenSSL openssl crate vulnerability

Published Jun 21, 2023
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Updated

The openssl crate before 0.10.55 for Rust allows an out-of-bounds read via an empty string to X509VerifyParamRef::sethost.

Other sources

When this function was passed an empty string, openssl would attempt to call strlen on it, reading arbitrary memory until it reached a NUL byte.

— GitHub

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
OpenSSL openssl crate<0.10.55
rust/openssl>=0.10.0<0.10.55
0.10.55
Sfackler Openssl Rust<0.10.55

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade rust/openssl to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.10.55

Event History

Jun 21, 2023
Advisory Published
via GitHub·10:07 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·10:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 28, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-53159?

CVE-2023-53159 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the possibility of an out-of-bounds read.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-53159?

To resolve CVE-2023-53159, update the openssl crate to version 0.10.55 or higher.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-53159?

CVE-2023-53159 affects users of the openssl crate in Rust versions prior to 0.10.55.

4

What kind of exploit is associated with CVE-2023-53159?

CVE-2023-53159 involves an out-of-bounds read that can occur when an empty string is passed to X509VerifyParamRef::set_host.

5

Can CVE-2023-53159 lead to data leakage?

Yes, CVE-2023-53159 could potentially lead to data leakage due to its out-of-bounds read characteristics.

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