QID 982555

QID 982555: Go (go) Security Update for golang.org/x/text/encoding/unicode (GHSA-5rcv-m4m3-hfh7)

Go version v0.3.3 of the x/text package fixes a vulnerability in encoding/unicode that could lead to the UTF-16 decoder entering an infinite loop, causing the program to crash or run out of memory. An attacker could provide a single byte to a UTF16 decoder instantiated with UseBOM or ExpectBOM to trigger an infinite loop if the String function on the Decoder is called, or the Decoder is passed to golang.org/x/text/transform.String.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-5rcv-m4m3-hfh7 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982555

    CVE-2020-14040 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-5rcv-m4m3-hfh7 golang.org/x/text/encoding/unicode URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-5rcv-m4m3-hfh7
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