CVE-2025-43971
GoBGP Zero-Value Software Version Len Panic
Description
An issue was discovered in GoBGP before 3.35.0. pkg/packet/bgp/bgp.go allows attackers to cause a panic via a zero value for softwareVersionLen.
INFO
Published Date :
April 21, 2025, 1:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 8, 2025, 3:57 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GoBGP to version 3.35.0 or later.
- Ensure softwareVersionLen is not a zero value.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-43971.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/osrg/gobgp/commit/08a001e06d90e8bcc190084c66992f46f62c0986 | Patch |
| https://github.com/osrg/gobgp/compare/v3.34.0...v3.35.0 | Patch Release Notes |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-193 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:osrg:gobgp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.35.0 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/osrg/gobgp/commit/08a001e06d90e8bcc190084c66992f46f62c0986 Types: Patch Added Reference Type MITRE: https://github.com/osrg/gobgp/compare/v3.34.0...v3.35.0 Types: Patch, Release Notes -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-193 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An issue was discovered in GoBGP before 3.35.0. pkg/packet/bgp/bgp.go allows attackers to cause a panic via a zero value for softwareVersionLen. Added Reference https://github.com/osrg/gobgp/commit/08a001e06d90e8bcc190084c66992f46f62c0986 Added Reference https://github.com/osrg/gobgp/compare/v3.34.0...v3.35.0