CVE-2024-37305

Buffer overflow in deserialization in oqs-provider

Description

oqs-provider is a provider for the OpenSSL 3 cryptography library that adds support for post-quantum cryptography in TLS, X.509, and S/MIME using post-quantum algorithms from liboqs. Flaws have been identified in the way oqs-provider handles lengths decoded with DECODE_UINT32 at the start of serialized hybrid (traditional + post-quantum) keys and signatures. Unchecked length values are later used for memory reads and writes; malformed input can lead to crashes or information leakage. Handling of plain/non-hybrid PQ key operation is not affected. This issue has been patched in in v0.6.1. All users are advised to upgrade. There are no workarounds for this issue.

Category

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Affected: open-quantum-safe oqs-provider
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37305?
CVE-2024-37305 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-37305?
To fix CVE-2024-37305, 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-2024-37305 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-37305 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-2024-37305?
CVE-2024-37305 affects open-quantum-safe oqs-provider.
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