Google Go up to 1.16.7/1.17.0 Archive Header NewReader/OpenReader denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Go up to 1.16.7/1.17.0. Affected is the function NewReader/OpenReader of the component Archive Header Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2021-39293. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Go up to 1.16.7/1.17.0 (Programming Language Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function NewReader/OpenReader of the component Archive Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was published 01/24/2022. The advisory is shared at groups.google.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-39293 since 08/19/2021. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236557 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0131: go-toolset:rhel8 (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0131)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.16.8 or 1.17.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (236557). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 236557
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0131: go-toolset:rhel8 (ALINUX3-SA-2022:0131)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Go 1.16.8/1.17.1

Timelineinfo

08/19/2021 🔍
01/24/2022 +158 days 🔍
01/24/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/21/2025 +1213 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: groups.google.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-39293 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-39293
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-191465

Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2022 07:33
Updated: 05/21/2025 21:20
Changes: 01/24/2022 07:33 (41), 01/27/2022 14:41 (2), 05/21/2025 21:20 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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