CVE-2025-52556

rfc3161-client has insufficient verification for timestamp response signatures

Description

rfc3161-client is a Python library implementing the Time-Stamp Protocol (TSP) described in RFC 3161. Prior to version 1.0.3, there is a flaw in the timestamp response signature verification logic. In particular, chain verification is performed against the TSR's embedded certificates up to the trusted root(s), but fails to verify the TSR's own signature against the timestamping leaf certificates. Consequently, vulnerable versions perform insufficient signature validation to properly consider a TSR verified, as the attacker can introduce any TSR signature so long as the embedded leaf chains up to some root TSA. This issue has been patched in version 1.0.3. There is no workaround for this issue.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: trailofbits rfc3161-client
Published at:
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-52556?
CVE-2025-52556 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-52556?
To fix CVE-2025-52556, 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-2025-52556 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-52556 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-2025-52556?
CVE-2025-52556 affects trailofbits rfc3161-client.
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