CVE-2025-59534

CryptoLib command Injection vulnerability in initialize_kerberos_keytab_file_login()

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: September 23, 2025 at 06:25 PM UTC
Updated: October 11, 2026 at 08:10 PM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorCryptoLib

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.9%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

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 1.4.2, there is a command Injection vulnerability in initialize_kerberos_keytab_file_login(). The vulnerability exists because the code directly interpolates user-controlled input into a shell command and executes it via system() without any sanitization or validation. This issue has been patched in version 1.4.2.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

v < 1.4.2
Affected range stops below 1.4.2, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

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References (2)

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatableTotal impact

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CVSS

Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-78

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