CVE-2025-3416: Openssl: rust-openssl use-after-free in `md::fetch` and `cipher::fetch`
First published: Fri Apr 04 2025(Updated: )
A flaw was found in OpenSSL's handling of the properties argument in certain functions. This vulnerability can allow use-after-free exploitation, which may result in undefined behavior or incorrect property parsing, leading to OpenSSL treating the input as an empty string.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenSSL |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-3416
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2357560
- https://github.com/sfackler/rust-openssl
- https://github.com/sfackler/rust-openssl/commit/87085bd67896b7f92e6de35d081f607a334beae4
- https://github.com/sfackler/rust-openssl/pull/2390
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2025-0022.html
- https://github.com/quitbug/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-3416?
CVE-2025-3416 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for use-after-free exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2025-3416?
To mitigate CVE-2025-3416, upgrade your OpenSSL to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-3416?
CVE-2025-3416 affects various systems that utilize OpenSSL, particularly versions where the properties handling has not been updated.
What types of attacks can CVE-2025-3416 facilitate?
CVE-2025-3416 can facilitate attacks that exploit undefined behavior or incorrect property parsing due to memory management flaws.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2025-3416 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-3416 could lead to application crashes or unintended behavior due to OpenSSL treating inputs incorrectly.
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