#VU101777 Improper authorization in crypto - CVE-2024-45337
Published: December 13, 2024 / Updated: December 19, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101777
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45337
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
crypto
crypto
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization caused by improper usage of the ServerConfig.PublicKeyCallback callback. A remote attacker can bypass authorization in certain cases and gain access to the application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
External links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/12/11/2
- https://github.com/golang/crypto/commit/b4f1988a35dee11ec3e05d6bf3e90b695fbd8909
- https://go.dev/cl/635315
- https://go.dev/issue/70779
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/-nPEi39gI4Q/m/cGVPJCqdAQAJ
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-3321
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v778-237x-gjrc