CVE-2021-27919
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.52%
Last modified
CVE-2021-27919 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. archive/zip in Go 1.16.x before 1.16.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) upon attempted use of the Reader.Open API for a ZIP archive in which ../ occurs at the beginning of any filename.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
archive/zip in Go 1.16.x before 1.16.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) upon attempted use of the Reader.Open API for a ZIP archive in which ../ occurs at the beginning of any filename.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Go | >= 1.16.0, < 1.16.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/MfiLYjG-RAwMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-02Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/MfiLYjG-RAwMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-02Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27919?
archive/zip in Go 1.16.x before 1.16.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) upon attempted use of the Reader.Open API for a ZIP archive in which ../ occurs at the beginning of any filename.
How severe is CVE-2021-27919?
CVE-2021-27919 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27919?
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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