CVE-2023-24537: Infinite loop in parsing in go/scanner
First published: Tue Apr 04 2023(Updated: )
Calling any of the Parse functions on Go source code which contains //line directives with very large line numbers can cause an infinite loop due to integer overflow.
Credit: security@golang.org security@golang.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Golang Go | <1.19.8 | |
| Golang Go | >=1.20.0<1.20.3 | |
| redhat/golang | <1.20.3 | 1.20.3 |
| redhat/golang | <1.19.8 | 1.19.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://go.dev/issue/59180
- https://go.dev/cl/482078
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/Xdv6JL9ENs8
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1702
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-09
- https://github.com/golang/go/issues/59180
- https://github.com/golang/go/issues/59274
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2189039
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2189044
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3167
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3323
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3445
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3450
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3455
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3367
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3540
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3624
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3612
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3918
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3943
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4003
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4093
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4470
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4335
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4627
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4664
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4657
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4986
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5964
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6363
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6474
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6938
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6939
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2184484
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
CVE-2023-24537
What is the severity of CVE-2023-24537?
The severity of CVE-2023-24537 is high with a score of 7.5.
Which software packages are affected by CVE-2023-24537?
CVE-2023-24537 affects the following software packages: golang (version up to 1.19.8) and golang (version up to 1.20.3).
How can I fix CVE-2023-24537?
To fix CVE-2023-24537, update your golang package to version 1.19.8 or version 1.20.3 depending on your current version.
Are there any references related to CVE-2023-24537?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-24537 at the following references: [Link 1](https://go.dev/cl/482078), [Link 2](https://go.dev/issue/59180), [Link 3](https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/Xdv6JL9ENs8).
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