CVE-2015-5740
First published: Wed Oct 18 2017(Updated: )
The net/http library in net/http/transfer.go in Go before 1.4.3 does not properly parse HTTP headers, which allows remote attackers to conduct HTTP request smuggling attacks via a request with two Content-length headers.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | <=1.4.2 | |
| Fedora | =21 | |
| Fedora | =22 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/167997.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168029.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1538.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q3/237
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q3/292
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q3/294
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1250352
- https://github.com/golang/go/commit/300d9a21583e7cf0149a778a0611e76ff7c6680f
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability CVE-2015-5740 about?
CVE-2015-5740 involves improper HTTP header parsing in the Go programming language's net/http library, enabling potential HTTP request smuggling attacks.
What versions of Go are affected by CVE-2015-5740?
CVE-2015-5740 affects Go versions before 1.4.3.
How can I fix the CVE-2015-5740 vulnerability?
To fix CVE-2015-5740, update the Go programming language to version 1.4.3 or later.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2015-5740?
CVE-2015-5740 impacts several operating systems, including Fedora 21, Fedora 22, and various versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2015-5740?
The risk of CVE-2015-5740 includes the possibility of remote attackers executing HTTP request smuggling attacks, leading to security breaches.
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