🛡️ CVE-2020-14039 — golang
Description
Certificate verification error on Windows in crypto/x509
On Windows, if VerifyOptions.Roots is nil, Certificate.Verify does not check the EKU requirements specified in VerifyOptions.KeyUsages. This may allow a certificate to be used for an unintended purpose.
Affected software
CVE-2020-14039 is recorded against 2 packages.
- golang
- stdlib
Timeline and source
Published on 6 March 2024 and last revised on 3 April 2025. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
lists.opensuse.org (Web)
lists.opensuse.org (Web)
lists.opensuse.org (Web)
lists.opensuse.org (Web)
groups.google.com (Web)
groups.google.com (Web)
security.netapp.com (Web)
www.oracle.com (Web)
nvd.nist.gov (Web)
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| golang | — | — |
| stdlib | — | — |
References
Similar Threats
- Unknown ALSA-2024:2562
- Unknown ALSA-2024:1963
- Unknown ALSA-2024:1962
- Unknown ALSA-2024:1462
- Unknown ALSA-2024:1472
More CVE 2020 advisories
Browse all of CVE 2020 in the advisory index.
Vulnerability Monitoring
Track new vulnerabilities in golang
CVE-2020-14039 is rated CVSS 5.0 Medium. BotEraser monitors your WordPress installation and notifies you when software you use appears in our vulnerability database.
Set Up Free Alerts →No credit card required · Results in minutes
ⓘ Data Notice: The information presented above has been compiled from publicly available internet sources. Boteraser aggregates this data solely for informational purposes and does not independently classify, evaluate, or endorse any findings about the vulnerabilities listed. The accuracy and completeness of this information is the sole responsibility of the original publishers. Boteraser and its operators accept no liability for any decisions made based on this data.