go-libp2p is the Go implementation of the libp2p Networking Stack. Prior to versions 0.27.8, 0.28.2, and 0.29.1 malicious peer can use large RSA keys to run a resource exhaustion attack & force a node to spend time doing signature verification of the large key. This vulnerability is present in the core/crypto module of go-libp2p and can occur during the Noise handshake and the libp2p x509 extension verification step. To prevent this attack, go-libp2p versions 0.27.8, 0.28.2, and 0.29.1 restrict RSA keys to <= 8192 bits. To protect one's application, it is necessary to update to these patch releases and to use the updated Go compiler in 1.20.7 or 1.19.12. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/libp2p/go-libp2p/security/advisories/GHSA-876p-8259-xjgg | patch vendor advisory |
| https://github.com/golang/go/issues/61460 | vendor advisory not applicable issue tracking |
| https://github.com/libp2p/go-libp2p/pull/2454 | patch vendor advisory exploit |
| https://github.com/quic-go/quic-go/pull/4012 | third party advisory patch |
| https://github.com/golang/go/commit/2350afd2e8ab054390e284c95d5b089c142db017 | patch not applicable |
| https://github.com/libp2p/go-libp2p/commit/0cce607219f3710addc7e18672cffd1f1d912fbb | patch |
| https://github.com/libp2p/go-libp2p/commit/445be526aea4ee0b1fa5388aa65d32b2816d3a00 | patch |
| https://github.com/libp2p/go-libp2p/commit/e30fcf7dfd4715ed89a5e68d7a4f774d3b9aa92d | patch |