CVE-2022-2879
published 2022-10-14CVE-2022-2879: Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciously crafted archive could cause Read to allocate unbounded amounts of memory…
PriorityP337high7.5CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCNINAH
EPSS
1.54%
71.9th percentile
Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciously crafted archive could cause Read to allocate unbounded amounts of memory, potentially causing resource exhaustion or panics. After fix, Reader.Read limits the maximum size of header blocks to 1 MiB.
Affected
29 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | golang-1.15 | < golang-1.19 1.19.2-1 (bookworm) | golang-1.19 1.19.2-1 (bookworm) |
| debian | golang-1.19 | < golang-1.19 1.19.2-1 (bookworm) | golang-1.19 1.19.2-1 (bookworm) |
| go_standard_library | archive_tar | < 1.18.7 | 1.18.7 |
| go_standard_library | archive_tar | >= 1.19.0-0 < 1.19.2 | 1.19.2 |
| golang | go | < 1.18.7 | 1.18.7 |
| golang | go | >= 1.19.0 < 1.19.2 | 1.19.2 |
| msrc | azl3_containerized-data-importer_1.57.0-14_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_containerized-data-importer_1.57.0-3_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_gcc_13.2.0-7_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_gh_2.62.0-8_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_golang_1.24.3-1_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_ig_0.25.0-2_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_ig_0.29.0-1_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_libcontainers-common_20240213-2_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_libcontainers-common_20240213-3_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_moby-engine_25.0.3-13_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_moby-engine_25.0.3-3_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_python-tensorboard_2.16.2-6_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_skopeo_1.14.4-1_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_skopeo_1.14.4-5_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azl3_tensorflow_2.16.1-9_on_azure_linux_3.0 | — | — |
| msrc | azure_linux_3.0_arm | — | — |
| msrc | azure_linux_3.0_x64 | — | — |
| msrc | cbl2_golang_1.17.13-2_on_cbl_mariner_2.0 | — | — |
| msrc | cbl2_golang_1.19.10-1_on_cbl_mariner_2.0 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.5HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
osv7.5HIGH
vendor_debian7.5HIGH
vendor_msrc7.5HIGH
vendor_redhat7.5HIGH
vendor_ubuntu6.5MEDIUM
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VulDB
Google Go File Header Reader.Read resource consumption (FEDORA-2022-59a20edab2 / EUVD-2022-35111)
vuldb·2026-05-28·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2022-2879 [HIGH] Google Go File Header Reader.Read resource consumption (FEDORA-2022-59a20edab2 / EUVD-2022-35111)
A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Google Go. The impacted element is the function Reader.Read of the component File Header Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource consumption.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-2879. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.
Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.
OSV
golang-1.13, golang-1.16 vulnerabilities
osv·2024-01-09·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2022-29526 [MEDIUM] golang-1.13, golang-1.16 vulnerabilities
golang-1.13, golang-1.16 vulnerabilities
USN-6038-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Go 1.18. This update provides
the corresponding updates for Go 1.13 and Go 1.16.
CVE-2022-29526 and CVE-2022-30630 only affected Go 1.16.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that the Go net/http module incorrectly handled
Transfer-Encoding headers in the HTTP/1 client. A remote attacker could
possibly use this issue to perform an HTTP Request Smuggling attack.
(CVE-2022-1705)
It was discovered that Go did not properly manage memory under certain
circumstances. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a panic
resulting into a denial of service. (CVE-2022-1962, CVE-2022-27664,
CVE-2022-28131, CVE-2022-30630, CVE-2022-30631, CVE-2022-30632,
CVE-2022-30633, CVE-2022-30635, CVE-2022-3218
OSV
golang-1.18 vulnerabilities
osv·2023-04-25·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2022-1705 [MEDIUM] golang-1.18 vulnerabilities
golang-1.18 vulnerabilities
It was discovered that the Go net/http module incorrectly handled
Transfer-Encoding headers in the HTTP/1 client. A remote attacker could
possibly use this issue to perform an HTTP Request Smuggling attack.
(CVE-2022-1705)
It was discovered that Go did not properly manage memory under certain
circumstances. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a panic
resulting into a denial of service. (CVE-2022-1962, CVE-2022-27664,
CVE-2022-28131, CVE-2022-30630, CVE-2022-30631, CVE-2022-30632,
CVE-2022-30633, CVE-2022-30635, CVE-2022-32189, CVE-2022-41715,
CVE-2022-41717, CVE-2023-24534, CVE-2023-24537)
It was discovered that Go did not properly implemented the maximum size of
file headers in Reader.Read. An attacker could possibly use this issue to
cause a
GHSA
GHSA-fqpx-62jv-7r6r: Reader
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-10-14
CVE-2022-2879 [HIGH] CWE-770 GHSA-fqpx-62jv-7r6r: Reader
Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciously crafted archive could cause Read to allocate unbounded amounts of memory, potentially causing resource exhaustion or panics. After fix, Reader.Read limits the maximum size of header blocks to 1 MiB.
OSV
CVE-2022-2879: Reader
osv·2022-10-14·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2022-2879 [HIGH] CVE-2022-2879: Reader
Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciously crafted archive could cause Read to allocate unbounded amounts of memory, potentially causing resource exhaustion or panics. After fix, Reader.Read limits the maximum size of header blocks to 1 MiB.
OSV
Unbounded memory consumption when reading headers in archive/tar
osv·2022-10-06
CVE-2022-2879 Unbounded memory consumption when reading headers in archive/tar
Unbounded memory consumption when reading headers in archive/tar
Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciously crafted archive could cause Read to allocate unbounded amounts of memory, potentially causing resource exhaustion or panics. After fix, Reader.Read limits the maximum size of header blocks to 1 MiB.
Ubuntu
Go vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2024-01-09·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2022-2879 [MEDIUM] Go vulnerabilities
Title: Go vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in Go.
USN-6038-1 fixed several vulnerabilities in Go 1.18. This update provides
the corresponding updates for Go 1.13 and Go 1.16.
CVE-2022-29526 and CVE-2022-30630 only affected Go 1.16.
Original advisory details:
It was discovered that the Go net/http module incorrectly handled
Transfer-Encoding headers in the HTTP/1 client. A remote attacker could
possibly use this issue to perform an HTTP Request Smuggling attack.
(CVE-2022-1705)
It was discovered that Go did not properly manage memory under certain
circumstances. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a panic
resulting into a denial of service. (CVE-2022-1962, CVE-2022-27664,
CVE-2022-28131, CVE-2022-30630, CVE-2022-30631, CVE-2022-30632,
CVE-2022
Ubuntu
Go vulnerabilities
vendor_ubuntu·2023-04-25·CVSS 6.5
CVE-2022-1962 [MEDIUM] Go vulnerabilities
Title: Go vulnerabilities
Summary: Several security issues were fixed in Go.
It was discovered that the Go net/http module incorrectly handled
Transfer-Encoding headers in the HTTP/1 client. A remote attacker could
possibly use this issue to perform an HTTP Request Smuggling attack.
(CVE-2022-1705)
It was discovered that Go did not properly manage memory under certain
circumstances. An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a panic
resulting into a denial of service. (CVE-2022-1962, CVE-2022-27664,
CVE-2022-28131, CVE-2022-30630, CVE-2022-30631, CVE-2022-30632,
CVE-2022-30633, CVE-2022-30635, CVE-2022-32189, CVE-2022-41715,
CVE-2022-41717, CVE-2023-24534, CVE-2023-24537)
It was discovered that Go did not properly implemented the maximum size of
file headers in Reader.Read. An
Microsoft
Unbounded memory consumption when reading headers in archive/tar
vendor_msrc·2022-10-11·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2022-2879 [HIGH] CWE-770 Unbounded memory consumption when reading headers in archive/tar
Unbounded memory consumption when reading headers in archive/tar
FAQ: Is Azure Linux the only Microsoft product that includes this open-source library and is therefore potentially affected by this vulnerability?
One of the main benefits to our customers who choose to use the Azure Linux distro is the commitment to keep it up to date with the most recent and most secure versions of the open source libraries with which the distro is composed. Microsoft is committed to transparency in this work which is why we began publishing CSAF/VEX in October 2025. See this blog post for more information. If impact to additional products is identified, we will update the CVE to reflect this.
Mariner: Mariner
Go: Go
Customer Action Required: Yes
Remediation: CBL-Mariner Releases
Reference: https://le
Red Hat
golang: archive/tar: github.com/vbatts/tar-split: unbounded memory consumption when reading headers
vendor_redhat·2022-10-04·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2022-2879 [HIGH] CWE-770 golang: archive/tar: github.com/vbatts/tar-split: unbounded memory consumption when reading headers
golang: archive/tar: github.com/vbatts/tar-split: unbounded memory consumption when reading headers
Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciously crafted archive could cause Read to allocate unbounded amounts of memory, potentially causing resource exhaustion or panics. After fix, Reader.Read limits the maximum size of header blocks to 1 MiB.
A flaw was found in the golang package, where Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. After fixing, Reader.Read limits the maximum size of header blocks to 1 MiB. This flaw allows a maliciously crafted archive to cause Read to allocate unbounded amounts of memory, potentially causing resource exhaustion or panic.
Statement: The opportunity for a Denial of Service is limited to the
Debian
CVE-2022-2879: golang-1.15 - Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciou...
vendor_debian·2022·CVSS 7.5
CVE-2022-2879 [HIGH] CVE-2022-2879: golang-1.15 - Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciou...
Reader.Read does not set a limit on the maximum size of file headers. A maliciously crafted archive could cause Read to allocate unbounded amounts of memory, potentially causing resource exhaustion or panics. After fix, Reader.Read limits the maximum size of header blocks to 1 MiB.
Scope: local
bullseye: open
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
https://go.dev/cl/439355https://go.dev/issue/54853https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/xtuG5faxtaUhttps://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-1037https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-09https://go.dev/cl/439355https://go.dev/issue/54853https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/xtuG5faxtaUhttps://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-1037https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-09
2022-10-14
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