SB2019050924 - Use of insufficiently random values in Go crypto

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SB2019050924 - Use of insufficiently random values in Go crypto

Published: May 9, 2019 Updated: March 10, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2019050924
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Use of insufficiently random values (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11840)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in the amd64 implementation of golang.org/x/crypto/salsa20 and golang.org/x/crypto/salsa20/salsa. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger the vulnerability and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References