#VU41239 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Go programming language - CVE-2014-7189

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41239

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-7189

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Go programming language
Universal components / Libraries / Scripting languages

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

crpyto/tls in Go 1.1 before 1.3.2, when SessionTicketsDisabled is enabled, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof clients via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Go programming language: 1.1 - 1.1.2, 1.2 - 1.2.2, 1.3 - 1.3.1

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External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/26/28
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70156
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96693
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/golang-nuts/eeOHNw_shwU/OHALUmroA5kJ

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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.