CVE-2015-5740: Critical severity golang vulnerability

Published Oct 18, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Golang Go<=1.4.2
Fedoraproject Fedora=21
Fedoraproject Fedora=22
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.2
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6

Event History

Oct 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What versions of Go are affected by CVE-2015-5740?

CVE-2015-5740 affects Go versions before 1.4.3.

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.

4

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.

5

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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