CVE-2023-0475 (Medium) detected in github.com/hashicorp/go-getter-v1.6.2 - autoclosed

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CVE-2023-0475 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - github.com/hashicorp/go-getter-v1.6.2

Package for downloading things from a string URL using a variety of protocols.

Library home page: https://proxy.golang.org/github.com/hashicorp/go-getter/@v/v1.6.2.zip

Dependency Hierarchy: - github.com/gruntwork-io/terratest-v0.40.17 (Root Library) - :x: **github.com/hashicorp/go-getter-v1.6.2** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 2914fa084ecd9aa53a35893c1257afce94fb4df3

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

HashiCorp go-getter up to 1.6.2 and 2.1.1 is vulnerable to decompression bombs. Fixed in 1.7.0 and 2.2.0.

Publish Date: 2023-02-16

URL: CVE-2023-0475

CVSS 3 Score Details (4.2)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: High - User Interaction: Required - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2023-4-go-getter-vulnerable-to-denial-of-service-via-malicious-compressed-archive/50125

Release Date: 2023-02-16

Fix Resolution: v1.7.0,v2.2.0

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.