CVE-2015-5741
First published: Sat Feb 08 2020(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 that contains Content-Length and Transfer-Encoding header fields.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Golang Go | <1.4.3 | |
| Redhat Openstack | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Openstack | =8 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 |
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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://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 CVE-2015-5741?
CVE-2015-5741 is a vulnerability in the net/http library in Go before 1.4.3 that allows remote attackers to conduct HTTP request smuggling attacks via a request that contains Content-Length and Transfer-Encoding header fields.
How does CVE-2015-5741 affect Golang Go?
CVE-2015-5741 affects Golang Go versions up to and excluding 1.4.3, allowing remote attackers to conduct HTTP request smuggling attacks.
Which versions of Redhat Openstack are affected by CVE-2015-5741?
CVE-2015-5741 affects Redhat Openstack versions 7.0 and 8, allowing remote attackers to conduct HTTP request smuggling attacks.
Which version of Redhat Enterprise Linux is affected by CVE-2015-5741?
CVE-2015-5741 affects Redhat Enterprise Linux version 7.0, allowing remote attackers to conduct HTTP request smuggling attacks.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5741?
CVE-2015-5741 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How can I fix CVE-2015-5741?
To fix CVE-2015-5741, update Golang Go to version 1.4.3 or higher, Redhat Openstack to the latest version, or Redhat Enterprise Linux to a version that includes the fix.
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