CVE-2016-3959
High
Description
The Verify function in crypto/dsa/dsa.go in Go before 1.5.4 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 does not properly check parameters passed to the big integer library, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted public key to a program that uses HTTPS client certificates or SSH server libraries.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Opensuse Leap
PublishedMay 23, 2016
First seenMay 23, 2016
How to fix
Update
- stdlib1.5.4, 1.6.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| opensuse leap | 42.1 | — |
| golang go | 1.6, v ≤ 1.5 | — |
| fedoraproject fedora | 22, 23, 24 | — |
| stdlibGo | v < 1.5.4, 1.6.0-0 ≤ v < 1.6.1 | 1.5.4, 1.6.1 |
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