GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg: `openssl` `X509NameBuilder :build` Returned Object Is Not Vulnerability

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GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg is a MODERATE :build` returned object is not vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting `openssl` `X509NameBuilder libraries in the crates.io ecosystem. The issue involves :build` returned object is not thread safe. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.10.48.

GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product `openssl` `X509NameBuilder
Package Ecosystem crates.io
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected `openssl` `X509NameBuilder dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

openssl fixed: 0.10.48 
Upgrade openssl to 0.10.48
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for openssl

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg, inspect your project dependencies for `openssl` `X509NameBuilder:

inspect dependencies for openssl

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of `openssl` `X509NameBuilder in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.10.48), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In `openssl` `X509NameBuilder, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

OpenSSL has a `modified` bit that it can set on on `X509_NAME` objects. If this bit is set then the object is not thread-safe even when it appears the code is not modifying the value. Thanks to David Benjamin (Google) for reporting this issue.

GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg Affected `openssl` `X509NameBuilder Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.10.48
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openssl
 crates.io
≥ 0.9.7
< 0.10.48
0.10.48

References

`openssl` `X509NameBuilder Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/sfackler/rust-openssl/pull/1854
rustsec.org/advisories/rustsec-... WEB
https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2023-0022.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg?
GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg is a security vulnerability in `openssl` `X509NameBuilder involving :build` returned object is not thread safe under General Security Weakness.
Which `openssl` `X509NameBuilder versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.10.48 across affected packages: openssl.
What version fixes GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg?
Upgrading to 0.10.48 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openssl affected?
Yes, openssl is affected in releases prior to 0.10.48. Upgrade your dependency to 0.10.48 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg?
GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check crates.io dependencies for GHSA-3gxf-9r58-2ghg?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for openssl'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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