CVE-2021-43565 (High) detected in github.com/golang/crypto-5c72a883971a4325f8c62bf07b6d38c20ea47a6a - autoclosed

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CVE-2021-43565 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - github.com/golang/crypto-5c72a883971a4325f8c62bf07b6d38c20ea47a6a

[mirror] Go supplementary cryptography libraries

Dependency Hierarchy: - github.com/xmidt-org/webpa-common-v1.11.6 (Root Library) - github.com/hashicorp/consul-v1.7.0 - github.com/hashicorp/serf-v0.9.4 - github.com/hashicorp/memberlist-v0.2.2 - github.com/miekg/dns-v1.1.26 - :x: **github.com/golang/crypto-5c72a883971a4325f8c62bf07b6d38c20ea47a6a** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: d09bd31bc55e2d781858b9232d53bbc245c9ad6b

Found in base branch: main

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.