Certificate validation bypass on Windows in crypto/x509
A Windows vulnerability allows attackers to spoof valid certificate chains when the system root store is in use.
A workaround is present in Go 1.12.6+ and Go 1.13.7+, but affected users should additionally install the Windows security update to protect their system.
See https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2020-0601 for details on the Windows vulnerability.
Why this VPI (explainable, experimental)
VPI breakdown
| Impact(default (no data)) | 55.00 |
| Exploitation signal(KEV listed) | ×1.50 |
| VPI | 82.50 |
VPI formula vpi-v1
Required Action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
This CVE is referenced in a KISA security bulletin (Korean only).