CVE-2025-69419
Description
A flaw was found in OpenSSL. When processing a specially crafted PKCS#12 (Personal Information Exchange Syntax Standard) file, a remote attacker can exploit an out-of-bounds write vulnerability. This issue, occurring within the OPENSSL_uni2utf8() function, leads to memory corruption by writing data beyond its allocated buffer. Successful exploitation could result in a denial of service or potentially allow for arbitrary code execution.
Statement
This vulnerability is rated Moderate for Red Hat. An out-of-bounds write in OpenSSL's PKCS12_get_friendlyname() function can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires an application to parse a specially crafted malicious PKCS#12 file. Red Hat FIPS modules are not affected as the PKCS#12 implementation is outside the FIPS module boundary.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, Red Hat recommends avoiding the processing of PKCS#12 files from untrusted or unverified sources. Applications that use the `PKCS12_get_friendlyname()` API should ensure that PKCS#12 files are only processed if they originate from trusted entities. Restricting the input sources for PKCS#12 files can significantly reduce the attack surface for this flaw.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 7.4 | N/A | 7.4 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | High | N/A | High |
| Privileges Required | None | N/A | None |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | N/A | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | High | N/A | High |
| Integrity Impact | High | N/A | High |
| Availability Impact | None | N/A | None |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Availability,Confidentiality
Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands; Read Memory; Modify Memory
If the incorrect calculation is used in the context of memory allocation, then the software may create a buffer that is smaller or larger than expected. If the allocated buffer is smaller than expected, this could lead to an out-of-bounds read or write (CWE-119), possibly causing a crash, allowing arbitrary code execution, or exposing sensitive data.
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