CVE-2021-4235 (Medium) detected in github.com/docker/distribution-v2.7.1

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CVE-2021-4235 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - github.com/docker/distribution-v2.7.1

The toolkit to pack, ship, store, and deliver container content

Library home page: https://proxy.golang.org/github.com/docker/distribution/@v/v2.7.1+incompatible.zip

Path to dependency file: /go.mod

Path to vulnerable library: /go.mod

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ github.com/docker/distribution-v2.7.1 (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: df1f7d3f67826e841793324e4796be4fbd91c00f

Found in base branch: main

Vulnerability Details

Due to unbounded alias chasing, a maliciously crafted YAML file can cause the system to consume significant system resources. If parsing user input, this may be used as a denial of service vector.

Publish Date: 2022-12-27

URL: CVE-2021-4235

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics:

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

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2022-12-27

Fix Resolution: v2.2.3

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