CVE-2020-28851 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

In x/text in Go 1.15.4, an "index out of range" panic occurs in language.ParseAcceptLanguage while parsing the -u- extension. (x/text/language is supposed to be able to parse an HTTP Accept-Language header.)

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Golang	Go	1.15.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-129

References

https://github.com/golang/go/issues/42535ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210212-0004/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/golang/go/issues/42535ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210212-0004/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-28851?

CVE-2020-28851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In x/text in Go 1.15.4, an "index out of range" panic occurs in language.ParseAcceptLanguage while parsing the -u- extension. (x/text/language is supposed to be able to parse an HTTP Accept-Language h...

How severe is CVE-2020-28851?

CVE-2020-28851 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-28851?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Golang Go.