CVE-2020-29510: Critical severity golang vulnerability

Published Dec 14, 2020
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Updated

The encoding/xml package in Go versions 1.15 and earlier does not correctly preserve the semantics of directives during tokenization round-trips, which allows an attacker to craft inputs that behave in conflicting ways during different stages of processing in affected downstream applications.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Golang Go<=1.15
NetApp Trident

Event History

Dec 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:57 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-29510?

CVE-2020-29510 is a vulnerability in the encoding/xml package in Go versions 1.15 and earlier.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-29510?

The severity of CVE-2020-29510 is critical with a severity value of 5.6.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-29510?

The affected software versions are Golang Go up to and including 1.15, and Netapp Trident.

4

How does CVE-2020-29510 impact affected applications?

CVE-2020-29510 can allow an attacker to craft inputs that behave in conflicting ways during different stages of processing in affected downstream applications.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-29510?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-29510 at the following references: [GitHub](https://github.com/mattermost/xml-roundtrip-validator/blob/master/advisories/unstable-directives.md) and [Netapp Security Advisories](https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210129-0006/).

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