CVE-2022-41727: Golang.org/x/image Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qgc7-mgm3-q253
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-400 CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2022-41727 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Golang.org/x/image libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves uncontrolled resource consumption in golang.org/x/image. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.5.0.

CVE-2022-41727 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2022-41727
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qgc7-mgm3-q253
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
Affected Product Golang.org/x/image
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

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

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
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-2022-41727

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: 0.5.0 
Upgrade golang.org/x/image to 0.5.0
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-2022-41727, 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 0.5.0), 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. 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

An attacker can craft a malformed TIFF image which will consume a significant amount of memory when passed to DecodeConfig. This could lead to a denial of service.

CVE-2022-41727 Affected Golang.org/x/image Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.5.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
golang.org/x/image
golang/golang.org/x/image
Go
< 0.5.0
0.5.0

References

NVD — CVE-2022-41727 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41727
go.dev/cl/468195 WEB
https://go.dev/cl/468195
go.dev/issue/58003 WEB
https://go.dev/issue/58003
groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c... WEB
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/ag-FiyjlD5o
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-2023-1572 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1572

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41727?
CVE-2022-41727 is a security vulnerability in Golang.org/x/image involving Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in golang.org/x/image under CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Which Golang.org/x/image versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.5.0 across affected packages: golang.org/x/image.
What version fixes CVE-2022-41727?
Upgrading to 0.5.0 (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 0.5.0. Upgrade your dependency to 0.5.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41727?
CVE-2022-41727 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2022-41727?
CVE-2022-41727 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 CVE-2022-41727?
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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