#VU50047 Incorrect calculation in Go programming language
Vulnerability identifier: #VU50047
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-682
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Go programming language
Universal components / Libraries /
Scripting languages
Vendor: Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation performed by the application in "crypto/elliptic/p224.go". A remote attacker can generate incorrect outputs, related to an underflow of the lowest limb during the final complete reduction in the P-224 field.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Go programming language: 1.14.1 - 1.14.13, 1.15 - 1.15.6
External links
http://github.com/golang/go/commit/d95ca9138026cbe40e0857d76a81a16d03230871
http://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/mperVMGa98w
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
