MatrixSSL up to 4.5.1 TLS matrixSslDecodeTls13 integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in MatrixSSL up to 4.5.1. Affected by this issue is the function matrixSslDecodeTls13 of the component TLS Handler. This manipulation causes integer overflow. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-43974. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in MatrixSSL up to 4.5.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function matrixSslDecodeTls13 of the component TLS Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

MatrixSSL 4.0.4 through 4.5.1 has an integer overflow in matrixSslDecodeTls13. A remote attacker might be able to send a crafted TLS Message to cause a buffer overflow and achieve remote code execution. This is fixed in 4.6.0.

The weakness was shared 01/09/2023 as GHSA-fmwc-gwc5-2g29. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-43974 since 10/28/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 4.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: MatrixSSL 4.6.0

Timelineinfo

10/28/2022 🔍
01/09/2023 +73 days 🔍
01/09/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/06/2025 +787 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-fmwc-gwc5-2g29
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2022-43974 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-43974
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-217669

Entryinfo

Created: 01/09/2023 14:02
Updated: 03/06/2025 21:34
Changes: 01/09/2023 14:02 (52), 01/30/2023 11:54 (11), 03/06/2025 21:34 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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