CVE-2026-21897: CryptoLib Has Out-of-Bounds Write in Crypto_Config_Add_Gvcid_Managed_Parameters

Published Jan 10, 2026
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Updated

CryptoLib provides a software-only solution using the CCSDS Space Data Link Security Protocol - Extended Procedures (SDLS-EP) to secure communications between a spacecraft running the core Flight System (cFS) and a ground station. Prior to version 1.4.3, the CryptoConfigAddGvcidManagedParameters function only checks whether gvcidcounter > GVCIDMANPARAMSIZE. As a result, it allows up to the 251st entry, which causes a write past the end of the array, overwriting gvcidcounter located immediately after gvcidmanagedparametersarray[250]. This leads to an out-of-bounds write, and the overwritten gvcidcounter may become an arbitrary value, potentially affecting the parameter lookup/registration logic that relies on it. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.3.

Affected Software

2 affected components
CryptoLib CryptoLib<1.4.3
nasa CryptoLib<1.4.3

Event History

Jan 10, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 29, 58046
Event
via FIRST·01:18 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-21897?

CVE-2026-21897 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that affects the CryptoLib software prior to version 1.4.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-21897?

To fix CVE-2026-21897, upgrade CryptoLib to version 1.4.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-21897?

CVE-2026-21897 impacts users of CryptoLib versions prior to 1.4.3 that use the CCSDS Space Data Link Security Protocol.

4

What components are impacted by CVE-2026-21897?

CVE-2026-21897 affects the Crypto_Config_Add_Gvcid_M function in CryptoLib.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-21897?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2026-21897; upgrading to the latest version is recommended.

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