SB2023070702 - Ubuntu update for golang-websocket



SB2023070702 - Ubuntu update for golang-websocket

Published: July 7, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023070702
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-27813)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing frames received via a websocket connection. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.



Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.