diff --git a/docs/audit/X41-go-tuf-Audit-2023-Final-Report-PUBLIC.pdf b/docs/audit/X41-go-tuf-Audit-2023-Final-Report-PUBLIC.pdf new file mode 100644 index 00000000..0ac12c37 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/audit/X41-go-tuf-Audit-2023-Final-Report-PUBLIC.pdf differ diff --git a/docs/audit/blog-post.md b/docs/audit/blog-post.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..2b6d127d --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/audit/blog-post.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# Security audit of go-tuf + +## The Update Framework + +## Radoslav Dimitrov - 06/13/2023 + +go-tuf, a Go implementation of The Update Framework (TUF), plays a critical role in securely managing +software updates. Recently, a security assessment conducted by X41 D-Sec GmbH uncovered a few +security-related findings in go-tuf. The following blog post provides a concise overview of the +assessment's key findings and recommendations. + +The assessment identified two vulnerabilities of medium and low severity in go-tuf, along with +four additional issues without immediate security implications. Even though there are no +high-severity issues, these vulnerabilities still pose risks in update integrity and local file +overwrite scenarios. + +To address the vulnerabilities, it was recommended to implement measures such as linking versions +and making root metadata project-specific. Additionally, validating signatures for all files +processed by go-tuf will enhance protection against file manipulation during transit. Alongside +the identified vulnerabilities, the security assessment highlighted that the “keys” directory had +been assigned with world-readable permissions. Although this does not directly expose key files to +local attackers, it is considered a best practice to assign only the minimum necessary permissions. + +Despite the discovery of only a few vulnerabilities and weaknesses, go-tuf demonstrates a high level +of maturity in terms of security. The security assessment conducted by X41 D-Sec GmbH underscores +the importance of continuously improving the project's security posture and implementing best practices. +Alongside maintaining the project, the maintainers of go-tuf are also working on a new code base +which is based on the positive redesign of python-tuf. This new code base is designed to be more +efficient, user-friendly, and easier to maintain. The ongoing efforts of the maintainers to improve +the project's design and simplicity will contribute to the overall health and long-term success +of go-tuf. By implementing the recommended measures, adhering to best practices, and leveraging +the advancements in the new code base, go-tuf will continue to provide a reliable and secure solution +for managing software updates.