CVE-2026-22026: CryptoLib Unbounded Memory Allocation in KMC HTTP Response Handler Allows Resource Exhaustion
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 libcurl writecallback function in the KMC crypto service client allows unbounded memory growth by reallocating response buffers without any size limit or overflow check. A malicious KMC server can return arbitrarily large HTTP responses, forcing the client to allocate excessive memory until the process is terminated by the OS. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-22026?
CVE-2026-22026 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on secure communications.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22026?
To resolve CVE-2026-22026, upgrade CryptoLib to version 1.4.3 or later.
Which versions of CryptoLib are affected by CVE-2026-22026?
CVE-2026-22026 affects all versions of CryptoLib prior to version 1.4.3.
What is CryptoLib's purpose in relation to CVE-2026-22026?
CryptoLib provides a software solution to secure communications between spacecraft and ground stations, and the vulnerability exposes these communications to risks.
Who is impacted by CVE-2026-22026?
Organizations utilizing CryptoLib versions before 1.4.3 for their space data link security protocols are at risk due to CVE-2026-22026.