Vulnerability Description
In Go before 1.15.13 and 1.16.x before 1.16.5, there can be a panic for a large exponent to the math/big.Rat SetString or UnmarshalText method.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Go | < 1.15.13 |
References
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announceThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/RgCMkAEQjSIExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-02Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announceThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/RgCMkAEQjSIExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-02Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-33198?
CVE-2021-33198 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In Go before 1.15.13 and 1.16.x before 1.16.5, there can be a panic for a large exponent to the math/big.Rat SetString or UnmarshalText method.
How severe is CVE-2021-33198?
CVE-2021-33198 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-2021-33198?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Golang Go.