CVE-2023-29408: Golang.org/x/image Golang TIFF Decoder Does Not Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x92r-3vfx-4cv3
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CVSS 6.5
CWE-770
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2023-29408 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.5) golang tiff decoder does not vulnerability (CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling) affecting Golang.org/x/image libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves golang tiff decoder does not place a limit on the size of compressed tile data. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.10.0.

CVE-2023-29408 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2023-29408
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x92r-3vfx-4cv3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5
CWE Classification CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
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-2023-29408

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-2023-29408, 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-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling, where the product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated. 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

The TIFF decoder does not place a limit on the size of compressed tile data. A maliciously-crafted image can exploit this to cause a small image (both in terms of pixel width/height, and encoded size) to make the decoder decode large amounts of compressed data, consuming excessive memory and CPU.

CVE-2023-29408 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-2023-29408 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29408
go.dev/cl/514897 WEB
https://go.dev/cl/514897
go.dev/issue/61582 WEB
https://go.dev/issue/61582
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-2023-1989 WEB
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1989
Golang.org/x/image Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230831-0009

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29408?
CVE-2023-29408 is a security vulnerability in Golang.org/x/image involving Golang TIFF decoder does not place a limit on the size of compressed tile data under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling.
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-2023-29408?
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-2023-29408?
CVE-2023-29408 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-2023-29408?
CVE-2023-29408 is classified under CWE-770: Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling (The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2023-29408?
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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