QID 982579

QID 982579: Go (go) Security Update for golang.org/x/crypto (GHSA-ffhg-7mh4-33c4)

golang.org/x/crypto before v0.0.0-20200220183623-bac4c82f6975 for Go allows a panic during signature verification in the golang.org/x/crypto/ssh package. A client can attack an SSH server that accepts public keys. Also, a server can attack any SSH client.

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-ffhg-7mh4-33c4 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982579

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-ffhg-7mh4-33c4 golang.org/x/crypto URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-ffhg-7mh4-33c4