CVE-2023-23631

Medium

Description

github.com/ipfs/go-unixfsnode is an ADL IPLD prime node that wraps go-codec-dagpb's implementation of protobuf to enable pathing. In versions priot to 1.5.2 trying to read malformed HAMT sharded directories can cause panics and virtual memory leaks. If you are reading untrusted user input, an attacker can then trigger a panic. This is caused by bogus fanout parameter in the HAMT directory nodes. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.9
Exploit probability—
ProductProtocol Go-unixfsnode
PublishedFeb 9, 2023
First seenFeb 9, 2023

How to fix

Update
  • protocol go-unixfsnode1.5.2 or later
  • github.com/ipfs/go-unixfsnode1.5.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
protocol go-unixfsnodev < 1.5.21.5.2
github.com/ipfs/go-unixfsnodeGov < 1.5.21.5.2

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CVE-2023-23631 · Protocol Go-unixfsnode · Dark Radar