CVE-2025-46673: Critical severity cryptolib vulnerability

Published Apr 27, 2025
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Updated

NASA CryptoLib before 1.3.2 does not check whether the SA is in an operational state before use, possibly leading to a bypass of the Space Data Link Security protocol (SDLS).

Affected Software

2 affected components
nasa CryptoLib<1.3.2
nasa CryptoLib<1.3.2

Event History

Apr 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 7, 57345
Event
via FIRST·11:21 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-46673?

CVE-2025-46673 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-46673?

To fix CVE-2025-46673, upgrade to NASA CryptoLib version 1.3.2 or later.

3

What does CVE-2025-46673 affect?

CVE-2025-46673 affects NASA CryptoLib versions prior to 1.3.2.

4

What is the potential impact of CVE-2025-46673?

The potential impact of CVE-2025-46673 is a bypass of the Space Data Link Security protocol.

5

What is a Space Data Link Security protocol (SDLS)?

The Space Data Link Security protocol (SDLS) is a security standard used to protect communications in space systems.

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