CVE-2020-28852: Out-of-bounds Read
First published: Sat Jan 02 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was found in golang.org. In x/text, a "slice bounds out of range" panic occurs in language.ParseAcceptLanguage while processing a BCP 47 tag.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Golang Text | <0.3.5 | |
| redhat/servicemesh | <0:2.0.9-3.el8 | 0:2.0.9-3.el8 |
| redhat/git-lfs | <0:2.13.3-3.el8_6 | 0:2.13.3-3.el8_6 |
| redhat/podman | <2:4.2.0-3.el9 | 2:4.2.0-3.el9 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/golang/go/issues/42536
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210212-0004/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1913365
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1913364
- https://github.com/golang/text/commit/4482a914f52311356f6f4b7a695d4075ca22c0c6
- https://github.com/mcoops/deplist
- https://github.com/golang/tools/blob/master/cmd/callgraph/main.go
- https://github.com/operator-framework/operator-registry
- https://github.com/openshift/installer
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1913338#c19
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:1168
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-28852
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:2438
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:3016
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0577
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:1276
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:7129
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:7954
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1913338
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-28852 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28852
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-28852?
CVE-2020-28852 is a vulnerability in golang.org/x/text that allows for a "slice bounds out of range" panic.
How severe is CVE-2020-28852?
CVE-2020-28852 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-28852?
The software affected by CVE-2020-28852 includes golang.org/x/text versions up to and exclusive 0.3.5, servicemesh versions up to and exclusive 0:2.0.9-3.el8, git-lfs versions up to and exclusive 0:2.13.3-3.el8_6, and podman versions up to and exclusive 2:4.2.0-3.el9.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28852?
To fix CVE-2020-28852, update the affected software to the recommended version, such as golang.org/x/text version 0.3.5.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-28852?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-28852 in the references provided: [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/golang/go/issues/42536), [Red Hat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1913365), [Red Hat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1913364).
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