CVE-2022-3616

OctoRPKI crash when maximum iterations number is reached

Description

Attackers can create long chains of CAs that would lead to OctoRPKI exceeding its max iterations parameter. In consequence it would cause the program to crash, preventing it from finishing the validation and leading to a denial of service. Credits to Donika Mirdita and Haya Shulman - Fraunhofer SIT, ATHENE, who discovered and reported this vulnerability.

Categories

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Cloudflare OctoRPKI
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/cloudflare/cfrpki/security/advisories/GHSA-pmw9-567p-68pc third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3616?
CVE-2022-3616 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3616?
To fix CVE-2022-3616, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-3616 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3616 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-3616?
CVE-2022-3616 affects Cloudflare OctoRPKI.
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