CVE-2021-43565 (High) detected in github.com/miekg/DNS-v1.0.0 - autoclosed

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CVE-2021-43565 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - github.com/miekg/DNS-v1.0.0

DNS library in Go

Library home page: https://proxy.golang.org/github.com/miekg/dns/@v/v1.0.0.zip

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **github.com/miekg/DNS-v1.0.0** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 27377d4ea18db54381a8dc972091f3c342337ec9

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

There's an input validation flaw in golang.org/x/crypto's readCipherPacket() function. An unauthenticated attacker who sends an empty plaintext packet to a program linked with golang.org/x/crypto/ssh could cause a panic, potentially leading to denial of service.

Publish Date: 2021-11-10

URL: CVE-2021-43565

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://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43565

Release Date: 2021-11-10

Fix Resolution: golang-golang-x-crypto-dev - 1:0.0~git20211202.5770296-1;golang-go.crypto-dev - 1:0.0~git20211202.5770296-1

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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.