CVE-2021-43565 (High) detected in github.com/docker/cli-v20.10.11, github.com/docker/docker-v20.10.9 - autoclosed

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CVE-2021-43565 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - github.com/docker/cli-v20.10.11, github.com/docker/docker-v20.10.9

github.com/docker/cli-v20.10.11

The Docker CLI

Dependency Hierarchy:

• github.com/ory/dockertest/v3-v3.8.1 (Root Library)
  • ❌ github.com/docker/cli-v20.10.11 (Vulnerable Library)

github.com/docker/docker-v20.10.9

Moby Project - a collaborative project for the container ecosystem to assemble container-based systems

Dependency Hierarchy:

• github.com/ory/dockertest/v3-v3.8.1 (Root Library)
  • github.com/docker/cli-v20.10.11
    • ❌ github.com/docker/docker-v20.10.9 (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: c8980a5bef352bb4b9477331dcc940aca400e10b

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

There's an input validation flaw in golang.org/x/crypto's readCipherPacket() function. An unauthenticated attacker who sends an empty plaintext packet to a program linked with golang.org/x/crypto/ssh could cause a panic, potentially leading to denial of service.

Publish Date: 2021-11-10

URL: CVE-2021-43565

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: None
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Unchanged
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: None
  • Integrity Impact: None
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

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✔️ This issue was automatically closed by WhiteSource because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the WhiteSource inventory.