CVE-2020-28851: Out-of-bounds Read
A flaw was found in golang.org. In x/text, an "index out of range" panic occurs in language.ParseAcceptLanguage while parsing the -u- extension.
Other sources
In x/text in Go 1.15.4, an "index out of range" panic occurs in language.ParseAcceptLanguage while parsing the -u- extension. (x/text/language is supposed to be able to parse an HTTP Accept-Language header.)
In x/text in Go 1.15.4, an "index out of range" panic occurs in language.ParseAcceptLanguage while parsing the -u- extension. x/text/language is supposed to be able to parse an HTTP Accept-Language header.
Upstream issue:
https://github.com/golang/go/issues/42535
— Red Hat
Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-28851?
CVE-2020-28851 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28851?
To fix CVE-2020-28851, upgrade to a patched version of the affected software listed in the CVE details.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-28851?
CVE-2020-28851 affects multiple packages including servicemesh, git-lfs, podman, and golang.org/x/text.
What types of issues does CVE-2020-28851 cause?
CVE-2020-28851 can cause an "index out of range" panic, leading to application instability.
Is CVE-2020-28851 specific to any version of Go?
Yes, CVE-2020-28851 specifically affects Go version 1.15.4.