Google Go up to 1.16.13/1.17.6 math-big Rat.SetString memory allocation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Go up to 1.16.13/1.17.6. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is the function Rat.SetString of the component math-big. The manipulation leads to memory allocation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-23772. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Go up to 1.16.13/1.17.6 (Programming Language Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function Rat.SetString of the component math-big. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory allocation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-789. The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was shared 02/11/2022. The advisory is shared at groups.google.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-23772 since 01/20/2022. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 215845 (Azure Linux 3.0 Security Update: golang / python-tensorboard (CVE-2022-23772)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.16.14 or 1.17.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (215845). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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Class: Memory allocation
CWE: CWE-789 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 215845
Nessus Name: Azure Linux 3.0 Security Update: golang / python-tensorboard (CVE-2022-23772)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Go 1.16.14/1.17.7

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01/20/2022 🔍
02/11/2022 +22 days 🔍
02/11/2022 +0 days 🔍
02/12/2025 +1097 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: groups.google.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-23772 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-23772
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-192869

Entryinfo

Created: 02/11/2022 08:19
Updated: 02/12/2025 01:36
Changes: 02/11/2022 08:19 (41), 02/16/2022 09:30 (1), 02/12/2025 01:36 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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