CVE-2023-29407: Golang.org/x/image Golang TIFF Decoder Vulnerable To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j3p8-6mrq-6g7h
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-834
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-29407 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) golang tiff decoder vulnerable to vulnerability (CWE-834: Excessive Iteration) affecting Golang.org/x/image libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves golang tiff decoder vulnerable to excessive cpu consumption. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.10.0.

CVE-2023-29407 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-29407
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j3p8-6mrq-6g7h
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-834: Excessive Iteration
Affected Product Golang.org/x/image
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2023-29407

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Golang.org/x/image dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

golang.org/x/image fixed: 0.10.0 
Upgrade golang.org/x/image to 0.10.0
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 golang.org/x/image

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-29407, inspect your project dependencies for Golang.org/x/image:

inspect dependencies for golang.org/x/image

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Golang.org/x/image in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.10.0), 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-834: Excessive Iteration, where the product performs an iteration or loop without sufficiently limiting the number of times that the loop is executed. In Golang.org/x/image, 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

A maliciously-crafted image can cause excessive CPU consumption in decoding. A tiled image with a height of 0 and a very large width can cause excessive CPU consumption, despite the image size (width * height) appearing to be zero.

CVE-2023-29407 Affected Golang.org/x/image Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.10.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
golang.org/x/image
golang/golang.org/x/image
Go
< 0.10.0
0.10.0

References

NVD — CVE-2023-29407 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29407
go.dev/cl/514897 WEB
https://go.dev/cl/514897
go.dev/issue/61581 WEB
https://go.dev/issue/61581
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/KO54NBDUJXKAZNGCFOEYL2LKK2RQP6K6
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XWH6Q7NVM4MV3GWFEU4PA67AWZHVFJQ2
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XZTEP6JYILRBNDTNWTEQ5D4QUUVQBESK
pkg.go.dev/vuln/go-2023-1990 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1990
Golang.org/x/image Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230831-0009

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29407?
CVE-2023-29407 is a security vulnerability in Golang.org/x/image involving Golang TIFF decoder vulnerable to excessive CPU consumption under CWE-834: Excessive Iteration.
Which Golang.org/x/image versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.10.0 across affected packages: golang.org/x/image.
What version fixes CVE-2023-29407?
Upgrading to 0.10.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is golang.org/x/image affected?
Yes, golang.org/x/image is affected in releases prior to 0.10.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.10.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-29407?
CVE-2023-29407 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2023-29407?
CVE-2023-29407 is classified under CWE-834: Excessive Iteration (The product performs an iteration or loop without sufficiently limiting the number of times that the loop is executed.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-29407?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for golang.org/x/image'. 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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