CVE-2015-10085: Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wr8h-w969-36m8
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-404
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2015-10085 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release) affecting Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves gopistolet vulnerable to improper resource shutdown or release. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.0.0-20210418093520-a5395f728f8d.

CVE-2015-10085 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2015-10085
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wr8h-w969-36m8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
Affected Product Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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:N/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 None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2015-10085

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet 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/gopistolet/gopistolet fixed: 0.0.0-20210418093520-a5395f728f8d 
Upgrade github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet to 0.0.0-20210418093520-a5395f728f8d
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/gopistolet/gopistolet

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2015-10085, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet:

inspect dependencies for github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.0.0-20210418093520-a5395f728f8d), 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-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release, where the product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. In Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet, 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 vulnerability was found in GoPistolet. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component MTA. The manipulation leads to denial of service. Continious delivery with rolling releases is used by this product. Therefore, no version details of affected nor updated releases are available. The name of the patch is b91aa4674d460993765884e8463c70e6d886bc90. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue. VDB-221506 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

CVE-2015-10085 Affected Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.0.0-20210418093520-a5395f728f8d
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet
golang/github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet
Go
< 0.0.0-20210418093520-a5395f728f8d
0.0.0-20210418093520-a5395f728f8d

References

NVD — CVE-2015-10085 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-10085
Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet/pull/27
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet/commit/b91aa4674d460993765884e8463c70e6d886bc90
Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.221506
vuldb.com/ WEB
https://vuldb.com/?id.221506

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-10085?
CVE-2015-10085 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet involving GoPistolet vulnerable to Improper Resource Shutdown or Release under CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release.
Which Github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.0.0-20210418093520-a5395f728f8d across affected packages: github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet.
What version fixes CVE-2015-10085?
Upgrading to 0.0.0-20210418093520-a5395f728f8d (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet affected?
Yes, github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet is affected in releases prior to 0.0.0-20210418093520-a5395f728f8d. Upgrade your dependency to 0.0.0-20210418093520-a5395f728f8d or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-10085?
CVE-2015-10085 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2015-10085?
CVE-2015-10085 is classified under CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2015-10085?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/gopistolet/gopistolet'. 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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