CVE-2020-15216: Signature Validation Bypass in goxmldsig

Published Sep 29, 2020
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Updated

Impact With a carefully crafted XML file, an attacker can completely bypass signature validation and pass off an altered file as a signed one.

Patches A patch is available, all users of goxmldsig should upgrade to v1.1.0.

For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory open an issue at https://github.com/russellhaering/goxmldsig

Other sources

In goxmldsig (XML Digital Signatures implemented in pure Go) before version 1.1.0, with a carefully crafted XML file, an attacker can completely bypass signature validation and pass off an altered file as a signed one. A patch is available, all users of goxmldsig should upgrade to at least revision f6188febf0c29d7ffe26a0436212b19cb9615e64 or version 1.1.0

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/russellhaering/goxmldsig<1.1.0
1.1.0
Goxmldsig Project Goxmldsig<1.1.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33

Event History

Sep 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 24, 2021
Advisory Published
04:57 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15216?

CVE-2020-15216 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to bypass signature validation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-15216?

To fix CVE-2020-15216, upgrade goxmldsig to version 1.1.0 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-15216?

CVE-2020-15216 affects the goxmldsig package and certain Fedora versions, specifically 32 and 33.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-15216?

The impact of CVE-2020-15216 allows attackers to bypass signature validation and present altered files as legitimate.

5

Is there a known patch for CVE-2020-15216?

Yes, a patch is available, and users should upgrade to version 1.1.0 of goxmldsig to mitigate the vulnerability.

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