An integer overflow vulnerability exists with the length of websocket frames received via a websocket connection. An attacker would use this flaw to cause a denial of service attack on an HTTP Server allowing websocket connections.
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CVE-2020-27813 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - github.com/gorilla/websocket-v1.4.0
A fast, well-tested and widely used WebSocket implementation for Go.
Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **github.com/gorilla/websocket-v1.4.0** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 27377d4ea18db54381a8dc972091f3c342337ec9
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerability Details
An integer overflow vulnerability exists with the length of websocket frames received via a websocket connection. An attacker would use this flaw to cause a denial of service attack on an HTTP Server allowing websocket connections.
Publish Date: 2020-12-02
URL: CVE-2020-27813
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://osv.dev/vulnerability/GO-2020-0019
Release Date: 2020-12-02
Fix Resolution: v1.4.1
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