GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh: Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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CWE-400
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Advisory Summary

GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves decryption of malicious pbes2 jwe objects can consume unbounded system resources. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.1, 2.6.2.

GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh at a Glance

CVE Identifier N/A
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/go-jose/go-jose/v3 fixed: 3.0.1 
Upgrade github.com/go-jose/go-jose/v3 to 3.0.1
github.com/square/go-jose fixed: 2.6.2 
Upgrade github.com/square/go-jose to 2.6.2
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/go-jose/go-jose/v3

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3:

inspect dependencies for github.com/go-jose/go-jose/v3

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.1), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. In Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The go-jose package is subject to a "billion hashes attack" causing denial-of-service when decrypting JWE inputs. This occurs when an attacker can provide a PBES2 encrypted JWE blob with a very large p2c value that, when decrypted, produces a denial-of-service.

GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh Affected Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3 Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.12.6.2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/go-jose/go-jose/v3
golang/github.com/go-jose/go-jose/v3
Go
< 3.0.1
3.0.1
github.com/square/go-jose
golang/github.com/square/go-jose
Go
< 2.6.2
2.6.2

References

Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/go-jose/go-jose/issues/64
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/go-jose/go-jose/commit/65351c27657d58960c2e6c9fbb2b00f818e50568
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/go-jose/go-jose/commit/a3d307244c3bc50b25a71aa0688764c32ec419c7
Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/go-jose/go-jose

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh?
GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh is a security vulnerability in Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3 involving Decryption of malicious PBES2 JWE objects can consume unbounded system resources under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Github.com/go jose/go jose/v3 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.1, 2.6.2 across affected packages: github.com/go-jose/go-jose/v3, github.com/square/go-jose.
What version fixes GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh?
Upgrading to 3.0.1, 2.6.2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/go-jose/go-jose/v3 affected?
Yes, github.com/go-jose/go-jose/v3 is affected in releases prior to 3.0.1. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.1 or later.
Is github.com/square/go-jose affected?
Yes, github.com/square/go-jose is affected in releases prior to 2.6.2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.6.2 or later.
What CWE is associated with GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh?
GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh is classified under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.).
How can I check Go dependencies for GHSA-2c7c-3mj9-8fqh?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/go-jose/go-jose/v3'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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