go-git improperly verifies data integrity values for .idx and .pack files
Description
go-git is a highly extensible git implementation library written in pure Go. Prior to 5.16.5, a vulnerability was discovered in go-git whereby data integrity values for .pack and .idx files were not properly verified. This resulted in go-git potentially consuming corrupted files, which would likely result in unexpected errors such as object not found. For context, clients fetch packfiles from upstream Git servers. Those files contain a checksum of their contents, so that clients can perform integrity checks before consuming it. The pack indexes (.idx) are generated locally by go-git, or the git cli, when new .pack files are received and processed. The integrity checks for both files were not being verified correctly. This vulnerability is fixed in 5.16.5.
Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
github.com/go-git/go-git/v5Go | < 5.16.5 | 5.16.5 |
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References
4- github.com/advisories/GHSA-37cx-329c-33x3ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25934ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/go-git/go-git/releases/tag/v5.16.5ghsax_refsource_MISCWEB
- github.com/go-git/go-git/security/advisories/GHSA-37cx-329c-33x3ghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
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