Validating certificate chains which contain DSA public keys can cause programs to panic, due to a interface cast that
Source GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High.
Data as of 4 Nov 2026, 18:00 UTC
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Oct 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 4 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Gogithub.com/golang/go/src/crypto/x509pkg:golang/github.com/golang/go/src/crypto/x509Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, consider avoiding the use of certificate chains containing DSA public keys in validation processes if possible.
Description
A vulnerability exists in the validation of certificate chains containing DSA public keys, where an interface cast incorrectly assumes the presence of an Equal method. This flaw can cause programs to panic during validation, potentially leading to denial of service. The issue affects programs that validate arbitrary certificate chains and has a high severity rating.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-58188 (opens in a new tab)
- go.dev/cl/709853 (opens in a new tab)
- go.dev/issue/75675 (opens in a new tab)
- groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/4Emdl2iQ_bI (opens in a new tab)
- pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-4013 (opens in a new tab)
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/08/1 (opens in a new tab)