CVE-2025-61723
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.59%
Last modified
CVE-2025-61723 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The processing time for parsing some invalid inputs scales non-linearly with respect to the size of the input. This affects programs which parse untrusted PEM inputs.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The processing time for parsing some invalid inputs scales non-linearly with respect to the size of the input. This affects programs which parse untrusted PEM inputs.
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 | < 1.24.8 |
| Golang | Go | >= 1.25.0, < 1.25.2 |
References
- https://go.dev/issue/75676Issue Tracking
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/4Emdl2iQ_bIMailing List, Release Notes
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-4009Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/08/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-61723?
The processing time for parsing some invalid inputs scales non-linearly with respect to the size of the input. This affects programs which parse untrusted PEM inputs.
How severe is CVE-2025-61723?
CVE-2025-61723 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-61723?
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-2025-61723?
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