crypto/x509: Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity
CVE-2025-58187 is a high-severity inefficient algorithmic complexity vulnerability in crypto/x509 from Go standard library, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. The record lists versions 1.24.9, 1.25.3 as the first without the flaw, so updating crypto/x509 to one of those releases or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update crypto/x509 to 1.24.9 or 1.25.3, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Update Go to 1.24.9 or 1.25.3, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on pkg.go.dev for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go standard library | crypto/x509 | before 1.24.9; 1.25.0 up to, but not including, 1.25.3 | 1.24.9, 1.25.3 |
| Go | Go | before 1.24.9; 1.25.0 up to, but not including, 1.25.3 | 1.24.9, 1.25.3 |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Scored by CISA (ADP).
Official description
Due to the design of the name constraint checking algorithm, the processing time of some inputs scale non-linearly with respect to the size of the certificate. This affects programs which validate arbitrary certificate chains.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity
An algorithm in a product has an inefficient worst-case computational complexity that may be detrimental to system performance and can be triggered by an attacker, typically using crafted manipulations that ensure that the worst case is being reached.
More Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerabilities (CWE-407)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Patches and release notes
- go.dev/cl/709854
- groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/4Emdl2iQ_bIMailing List, Release Notes
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/08/1Mailing List, Release Notes
Other references
- go.dev/issue/75681Issue Tracking
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