CVE-2022-27536
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.35%
Last modified
CVE-2022-27536 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Certificate.Verify in crypto/x509 in Go 1.18.x before 1.18.1 can be caused to panic on macOS when presented with certain malformed certificates. This allows a remote TLS server to cause a TLS client to panic.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certificate.Verify in crypto/x509 in Go 1.18.x before 1.18.1 can be caused to panic on macOS when presented with certain malformed certificates. This allows a remote TLS server to cause a TLS client to panic.
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 | >= 1.18.0, < 1.18.1 |
References
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announceMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/oecdBNLOml8Mailing List, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-02Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announceMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/oecdBNLOml8Mailing List, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-02Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-27536?
Certificate.Verify in crypto/x509 in Go 1.18.x before 1.18.1 can be caused to panic on macOS when presented with certain malformed certificates. This allows a remote TLS server to cause a TLS client to panic.
How severe is CVE-2022-27536?
CVE-2022-27536 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27536?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-27536?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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