CVE-2025-61724
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2025-61724 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Reader.ReadResponse function constructs a response string through repeated string concatenation of lines. When the number of lines in a response is large, this can cause excessive CPU consumption.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Reader.ReadResponse function constructs a response string through repeated string concatenation of lines. When the number of lines in a response is large, this can cause excessive CPU 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 | Go | < 1.24.8 |
| Golang | Go | >= 1.25.0, < 1.25.2 |
References
- https://go.dev/issue/75716Issue Tracking
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/4Emdl2iQ_bIMailing List, Release Notes
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-4015Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/08/1Mailing List, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-61724?
The Reader.ReadResponse function constructs a response string through repeated string concatenation of lines. When the number of lines in a response is large, this can cause excessive CPU consumption.
How severe is CVE-2025-61724?
CVE-2025-61724 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-61724?
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-2025-61724?
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