CVE-2018-16874: Input Validation
First published: Fri Dec 14 2018(Updated: )
In Go before 1.10.6 and 1.11.x before 1.11.3, the "go get" command is vulnerable to directory traversal when executed with the import path of a malicious Go package which contains curly braces (both '{' and '}' characters). Specifically, it is only vulnerable in GOPATH mode, but not in module mode (the distinction is documented at https://golang.org/cmd/go/#hdr-Module_aware_go_get). The attacker can cause an arbitrary filesystem write, which can lead to code execution.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Golang Go | <1.10.6 | |
| Golang Go | >=1.11.0<1.11.3 | |
| openSUSE Backports SLE | =15.0 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.0 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.1 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =42.3 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | =12 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00044.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00060.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-07/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00041.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106228
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16874
- https://groups.google.com/forum/?pli=1#!topic/golang-announce/Kw31K8G7Fi0
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00014.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00015.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201812-09
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16874?
CVE-2018-16874 is a vulnerability in Go before 1.10.6 and 1.11.x before 1.11.3 that allows directory traversal.
How does CVE-2018-16874 affect Go?
CVE-2018-16874 affects Go versions before 1.10.6 and 1.11.x before 1.11.3.
How severe is CVE-2018-16874?
CVE-2018-16874 has a severity rating of 8.1 (High).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-16874?
CVE-2018-16874 affects Go before 1.10.6 and 1.11.x before 1.11.3.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16874?
To fix CVE-2018-16874, update to Go version 1.10.6 or higher for Go 1.10.x, and update to Go version 1.11.3 or higher for Go 1.11.x.
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