CVE-2020-7919
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.58%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7919 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Go before 1.12.16 and 1.13.x before 1.13.7 (and the crypto/cryptobyte package before 0.0.0-20200124225646-8b5121be2f68 for Go) allows attacks on clients (resulting in a panic) via a malformed X.509 certificate.. EPSS estimates a 2.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Go before 1.12.16 and 1.13.x before 1.13.7 (and the crypto/cryptobyte package before 0.0.0-20200124225646-8b5121be2f68 for Go) allows attacks on clients (resulting in a panic) via a malformed X.509 certificate.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Go | >= 1.12, < 1.12.6 |
| Golang | Go | >= 1.13, < 1.13.7 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
| Netapp | Cloud Insights Telegraf | All versions |
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200327-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4848Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200327-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4848Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7919?
Go before 1.12.16 and 1.13.x before 1.13.7 (and the crypto/cryptobyte package before 0.0.0-20200124225646-8b5121be2f68 for Go) allows attacks on clients (resulting in a panic) via a malformed X.509 certificate.
How severe is CVE-2020-7919?
CVE-2020-7919 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7919?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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