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CVE-2026-97031
Reject malformed ECH outer extension references in crypto/tls
Description

Multiple ECH outer extension references are not permitted under RFC 9849; previously, a client could send a well-crafted packet that could trigger memory exhaustion in the server process by specifying multiple references. We now reject these as malformed and curb the memory amplification vector as a result.

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 8, 2026, 11:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

Oct. 8, 2026, 11:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

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Affected Products

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ID Vendor Product Action
1 Golang go
Solution
Update the affected software to reject malformed packets and prevent memory exhaustion.
  • Update the software to the latest version.
  • Apply RFC 9849 compliant configuration.
  • Monitor server memory usage.
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-2026-97031.

URL Resource
https://go.dev/cl/847312
https://go.dev/issue/81855
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/U2fTuyDJznI
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-6607
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-97031 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Oct. 08, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Multiple ECH outer extension references are not permitted under RFC 9849; previously, a client could send a well-crafted packet that could trigger memory exhaustion in the server process by specifying multiple references. We now reject these as malformed and curb the memory amplification vector as a result.
    Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97031.json">CVE-2026-97031</a>
    Added Reference https://go.dev/cl/847312
    Added Reference https://go.dev/issue/81855
    Added Reference https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/U2fTuyDJznI
    Added Reference https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-6607
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