GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g: Duplicate Advisory `openssl` `X509VerifyParamRef::set_host` Buffer Over-read Vulnerability

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CVSS 4.5
CWE-126
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.5) `openssl` `x509verifyparamref::set_host` buffer over-read vulnerability (CWE-126: Buffer Over-read) affecting Duplicate Advisory libraries in the crates.io ecosystem. The issue involves `openssl` `x509verifyparamref::set_host` buffer over-read. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.10.55.

GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.5
CWE Classification CWE-126: Buffer Over-read
Affected Product Duplicate Advisory
Package Ecosystem crates.io
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Duplicate Advisory 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: 0.10.55 
Upgrade openssl to 0.10.55
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-gw89-822v-8v8g, inspect your project dependencies for Duplicate Advisory:

inspect dependencies for openssl

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Duplicate Advisory in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.10.55), 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 CWE-126: Buffer Over-read, where the product reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer. In Duplicate Advisory, 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

### Duplicate Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-xcf7-rvmh-g6q4. This link is maintained to preserve external references. ### Original Description The openssl crate before 0.10.55 for Rust allows an out-of-bounds read via an empty string to X509VerifyParamRef::set_host.

GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g Affected Duplicate Advisory Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.10.55
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
openssl
 crates.io
≥ 0.10.0
< 0.10.55
0.10.55

References

NVD — GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-53159
Duplicate Advisory Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/sfackler/rust-openssl/issues/1965
crates.io/crates/openssl WEB
https://crates.io/crates/openssl
rustsec.org/advisories/rustsec-... WEB
https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2023-0044.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g?
GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g is a security vulnerability in Duplicate Advisory involving `openssl` `X509VerifyParamRef::set_host` buffer over-read under CWE-126: Buffer Over-read.
Which Duplicate Advisory versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.10.55 across affected packages: openssl.
What version fixes GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g?
Upgrading to 0.10.55 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is openssl affected?
Yes, openssl is affected in releases prior to 0.10.55. Upgrade your dependency to 0.10.55 or later.
What is the CVSS score of GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g?
GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g?
GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g is classified under CWE-126: Buffer Over-read (The product reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer.).
How can I check crates.io dependencies for GHSA-gw89-822v-8v8g?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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