github.com/sigstore/rekor

CVE-2023-30551

CVE-2023-30551 is a high-severity allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability in github.com/sigstore/rekor (go), affecting versions < 1.1.1. It is fixed in 1.1.1.

Key facts
CVSS score
7.5
High
Attack vector
Network
Issuing authority
GitHub Advisory Database
Affected package
github.com/sigstore/rekor
Fixed in
1.1.1
Disclosed
2023

Summary

Summary Two vulnerabilities have been found in Rekor types for archive files JARs and APKs, where Rekor would crash due to out of memory conditions caused by reading archive metadata files into memory without checking their sizes first causing a Denial of Service of Rekor. These vulnerabilities were found through fuzzing with OSS-Fuzz. Vulnerability 1: OOM due to large files in META-INF directory of JAR files. Summary Verification of a JAR file submitted to Rekor can cause an out of memory crash if files within the META-INF directory of the JAR are sufficiently large. Details As part of verifying a JAR file, Rekor uses the relic library to check that the JAR is signed, the signature verifies, and that the hashes in the signed manifest are all valid. This library function reads files within META-INF/ into memory without checking their sizes, resulting in an OOM if the uncompressed file is sufficiently large. Rekor is also not performing any such checks prior to passing the JAR to this library function. Patches Users should update to the latest version of Rekor, 1.1.1. Workaround There are no workarounds, users should update. Vulnerability 2: OOM due to large .SIGN and .PKGINFO files in APK files. Summary Parsing of an APK file submitted to Rekor can cause an out of memory crash if the .SIGN or .PKGINFO files within the APK are sufficiently large. Details When parsing an APK file, Rekor allocates byte slices to read both the .SIGN and .PKGINFO files into memory in order to verify the signature and hashes in the APK. These byte slices are allocated based on the size included in the tar header for each file, with no checks performed on that size. If the size in the header is sufficiently large, either because the uncompressed file is large or the size in the header has been artificially set to a large value, Rekor will crash due to an out of memory panic. Patches Users should update to the latest version of Rekor, 1.1.1. Workaround There are no workarounds, users should update.

Impact

What is allocation of resources without limits or throttling?

The application allocates resources such as memory, threads, or file descriptors based on untrusted input without enforcing a cap. Typical impact: resource exhaustion leading to denial of service.

Severity and exposure

CVE-2023-30551 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (High). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment.

A fixed version is available (1.1.1). Upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

go

  • github.com/sigstore/rekor (< 1.1.1)

Security releases

  • github.com/sigstore/rekor → 1.1.1 (go)
Kodem intelligence

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Remediation advice

Upgrade github.com/sigstore/rekor to 1.1.1 or later to resolve this vulnerability.

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Frequently asked questions about CVE-2023-30551

What is CVE-2023-30551?

CVE-2023-30551 is a high-severity allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability in github.com/sigstore/rekor (go), affecting versions < 1.1.1. It is fixed in 1.1.1. The application allocates resources such as memory, threads, or file descriptors based on untrusted input without enforcing a cap.

How severe is CVE-2023-30551?

CVE-2023-30551 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (High). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of github.com/sigstore/rekor are affected by CVE-2023-30551?

github.com/sigstore/rekor (go) versions < 1.1.1 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-30551?

Yes. CVE-2023-30551 is fixed in 1.1.1. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2023-30551 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2023-30551 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo

What actually determines whether CVE-2023-30551 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

How do I fix CVE-2023-30551?

Upgrade github.com/sigstore/rekor to 1.1.1 or later.

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