Vulnerability Description
Validating certificate chains which contain DSA public keys can cause programs to panic, due to a interface cast that assumes they implement the Equal method. This affects programs which validate arbitrary certificate chains.
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 | < 1.24.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://go.dev/cl/709853Patch
- https://go.dev/issue/75675Issue Tracking
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/4Emdl2iQ_bIMailing ListRelease Notes
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-4013Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/08/1Mailing ListRelease Notes
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-58188?
CVE-2025-58188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Validating certificate chains which contain DSA public keys can cause programs to panic, due to a interface cast that assumes they implement the Equal method. This affects programs which validate arbi...
How severe is CVE-2025-58188?
CVE-2025-58188 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-2025-58188?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Golang Go.