Due to improper index calculation, an incorrectly formatted language tag can cause Parse
to panic, due to an out of bounds read. If Parse is used to process untrusted user inputs,
this may be used as a vector for a denial of service attack.
: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.
CVE-2021-38561 - High Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - github.com/golang/text-v0.3.6
[mirror] Go text processing support
Dependency Hierarchy: - github.com/xmidt-org/webpa-common/v2-v2.0.4 (Root Library) - github.com/spf13/viper-v1.9.0 - github.com/spf13/afero-v1.6.0 - :x: **github.com/golang/text-v0.3.6** (Vulnerable Library)
Found in HEAD commit: 639bc50285fec75f7c567036a31e68e301ec4e24
Found in base branch: main
Vulnerability Details
Due to improper index calculation, an incorrectly formatted language tag can cause Parse to panic, due to an out of bounds read. If Parse is used to process untrusted user inputs, this may be used as a vector for a denial of service attack.
Publish Date: 2021-08-12
URL: CVE-2021-38561
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-2021-0113
Release Date: 2021-08-12
Fix Resolution: v0.3.7
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