Integer Overflow Vulnerability in go-jose on 32-bit Architectures
CVE-2016-9123

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Go-jose Project

Status
Go Jose All Versions Before 1.0.5
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 March 2017

What is CVE-2016-9123?

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in go-jose prior to version 1.0.5, specifically impacting 32-bit architectures. This flaw could allow an attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms for CBC-HMAC encrypted data, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information. Proper remediation is essential to ensure the security of systems utilizing this library.

Affected Version(s)

Go JOSE All before 1.0.5 Go JOSE All versions before 1.0.5

References

https://github.com/square/go-jose/commit/789a4c4bd4c118f7...
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/03/1
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https://hackerone.com/reports/165170
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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