CVE-2020-29652 (High) detected in golang.org/x/crypto-v0.0.0-20191011191535-87dc89f01550 - autoclosed

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CVE-2020-29652 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - golang.org/x/crypto-v0.0.0-20191011191535-87dc89f01550

Library home page: https://proxy.golang.org/golang.org/x/crypto/@v/v0.0.0-20191011191535-87dc89f01550.zip

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **golang.org/x/crypto-v0.0.0-20191011191535-87dc89f01550** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: a1c271764655c7e3ff81126d5929b8dda6170bf4

Found in base branch: datasource-meta

Vulnerability Details

A nil pointer dereference in the golang.org/x/crypto/ssh component through v0.0.0-20201203163018-be400aefbc4c for Go allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service against SSH servers.

Publish Date: 2020-12-17

URL: CVE-2020-29652

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - 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://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/ouZIlBimOsE?pli=1

Release Date: 2020-12-17

Fix Resolution: v0.0.0-20201216223049-8b5274cf687f

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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.