SB2024121332 - Improper authorization in Go Crypto package
Published: December 13, 2024 Updated: December 19, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024121332
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45337)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization caused by improper usage of the ServerConfig.PublicKeyCallback callback. A remote attacker can bypass authorization in certain cases and gain access to the application.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/11/2
- https://github.com/golang/crypto/commit/b4f1988a35dee11ec3e05d6bf3e90b695fbd8909
- https://go.dev/cl/635315
- https://go.dev/issue/70779
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/-nPEi39gI4Q/m/cGVPJCqdAQAJ
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-3321
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v778-237x-gjrc