Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-27918
encoding/xml in Go before 1.15.9 and 1.16.x before 1.16.1 has an infinite loop if a custom TokenReader (for xml.NewTokenDecoder) returns EOF in the middle of an element. This can occur in the Decode, DecodeElement, or Skip method.
Products affected by CVE-2021-27918
- cpe:2.3:a:golang:go:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:golang:go:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-27918
0.09%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 40 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-27918
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-27918
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The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2021-27918
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https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/MfiLYjG-RAw
[security] Go 1.16.1 and Go 1.15.9 are releasedMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-02
Go: Multiple Vulnerabilities (GLSA 202208-02) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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