CVE-2024-24786 (Medium) detected in google.golang.org/protobuf-v1.28.1 - autoclosed

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CVE-2024-24786 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - google.golang.org/protobuf-v1.28.1

Go support for Google's protocol buffers

Library home page: https://proxy.golang.org/google.golang.org/protobuf/@v/v1.28.1.zip

Path to dependency file: /test/go.mod

Path to vulnerable library: /go/pkg/mod/cache/download/google.golang.org/protobuf/@v/v1.28.1.mod

Dependency Hierarchy: - github.com/gruntwork-io/terratest-v0.40.17 (Root Library) - google.golang.org/genproto-v0.0.0-20230110181048-76db0878b65f - :x: **google.golang.org/protobuf-v1.28.1** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

The protojson.Unmarshal function can enter an infinite loop when unmarshaling certain forms of invalid JSON. This condition can occur when unmarshaling into a message which contains a google.protobuf.Any value, or when the UnmarshalOptions.DiscardUnknown option is set.

Publish Date: 2024-03-05

URL: CVE-2024-24786

CVSS 3 Score Details (6.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - 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://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-2611

Release Date: 2024-03-05

Fix Resolution: v1.33.0

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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.