CVE-2025-58181
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2025-58181 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. SSH servers parsing GSSAPI authentication requests do not validate the number of mechanisms specified in the request, allowing an attacker to cause unbounded memory consumption.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SSH servers parsing GSSAPI authentication requests do not validate the number of mechanisms specified in the request, allowing an attacker to cause unbounded memory consumption.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Crypto | < 0.45.0 |
References
- https://go.dev/issue/76363Issue Tracking
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-4134Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-58181?
SSH servers parsing GSSAPI authentication requests do not validate the number of mechanisms specified in the request, allowing an attacker to cause unbounded memory consumption.
How severe is CVE-2025-58181?
CVE-2025-58181 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-58181?
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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