Go Standard Library crypto-x509 up to 1.24.0-rc1 syntactically invalid structure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Go Standard Library crypto-x509 up to 1.24.0-rc1. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper handling of syntactically invalid structure. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-22865. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Go Standard Library crypto-x509 up to 1.24.0-rc1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper handling of syntactically invalid structure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-228. The product does not handle or incorrectly handles input that is not syntactically well-formed with respect to the associated specification. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Using ParsePKCS1PrivateKey to parse a RSA key that is missing the CRT values would panic when verifying that the key is well formed.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-22865 since 01/08/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 214540 (Golang 1.24 < 1.24rc2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.24.0-rc2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (214540) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0111). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Xerox FreeFlow Print Server
  • Oracle Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • IBM App Connect Enterprise
  • Golang Go
  • IBM Business Automation Workflow

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper handling of syntactically invalid structure
CWE: CWE-228 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 214540
Nessus Name: Golang 1.24 < 1.24rc2 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: crypto-x509 1.24.0-rc2

Timelineinfo

01/08/2025 🔍
01/28/2025 +20 days 🔍
01/28/2025 +0 days 🔍
09/02/2025 +217 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-22865 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-22865
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293884
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0111 - Golang Go: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2025 08:04
Updated: 09/02/2025 10:13
Changes: 01/28/2025 08:04 (2), 01/28/2025 08:05 (17), 01/28/2025 08:08 (33), 01/29/2025 03:53 (2), 07/25/2025 23:59 (7), 09/02/2025 10:13 (1)
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Committer: mitr
Cache ID: 216::103

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