Vulnerability Description
The package `github.com/gomarkdown/markdown` is a Go library for parsing Markdown text and rendering as HTML. Prior to pseudoversion `v0.0.0-20240729232818-a2a9c4f`, which corresponds with commit `a2a9c4f76ef5a5c32108e36f7c47f8d310322252`, there was a logical problem in the paragraph function of the parser/block.go file, which allowed a remote attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition by providing a tailor-made input that caused an infinite loop, causing the program to hang and consume resources indefinitely. Submit `a2a9c4f76ef5a5c32108e36f7c47f8d310322252` contains fixes to this problem.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
References
- https://github.com/Brinmon/CVE-2024-44337
- https://github.com/gomarkdown/markdown/commit/a2a9c4f76ef5a5c32108e36f7c47f8d310
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-44337?
CVE-2024-44337 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). The package `github.com/gomarkdown/markdown` is a Go library for parsing Markdown text and rendering as HTML. Prior to pseudoversion `v0.0.0-20240729232818-a2a9c4f`, which corresponds with commit `a2a...
How severe is CVE-2024-44337?
CVE-2024-44337 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-44337?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.