GHSA-HPPC-G8H3-XHP3: GHSA-HPPC-G8H3-XHP3: Out-of-Bounds Read via Unchecked Callback Length in rust-openssl

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Learn about the Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability in rust-openssl and how to mitigate it

advanced Published 22 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Identify if your project is using the vulnerable version of rust-openssl
  2. Update rust-openssl to the latest version to fix the Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability
  3. Configure your project to use secure callback lengths to prevent similar vulnerabilities
  4. Test your application for any potential security issues after updating
  5. Apply security best practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future
Who Needs to Know This

Security engineers and developers using rust-openssl in their projects should be aware of this vulnerability to ensure the security of their applications

Key Insight

💡 Unchecked callback lengths can lead to Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerabilities, highlighting the importance of secure coding practices

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🚨 Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability found in rust-openssl! 🚨 Update to the latest version and configure secure callback lengths to stay safe
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