Arch Linux update for go

Published: 2021-01-27

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-3114 CVE-2021-3115
CWE-ID	CWE-682 CWE-78
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Arch Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Arch Linux

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Incorrect calculation

EUVDB-ID: #VU50047

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3114

CWE-ID: CWE-682 - Incorrect Calculation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect calculation performed by the application in "crypto/elliptic/p224.go". A remote attacker can generate incorrect outputs, related to an underflow of the lowest limb during the final complete reduction in the P-224 field.

Mitigation

Update the affected package go to version 2

Vulnerable software versions

Arch Linux: All versions

External links

http://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-202101-27

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU50046

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3115

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')