CVE-2023-29402: Code injection via go command with cgo in cmd/go
First published: Thu Jun 08 2023(Updated: )
Golang Go could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the generation of unexpected code at build time when using cgo. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Credit: security@golang.org security@golang.org security@golang.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Golang Go | <1.19.10 | |
| Golang Go | >=1.20.0<1.20.5 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =38 | |
| redhat/go | <1.20.5 | 1.20.5 |
| redhat/go | <1.19.10 | 1.19.10 |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation | <=V23.0.1 - V23.0.1-IF002 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation | <=V21.0.3 - V21.0.3-IF024 | |
| IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation | <=V22.0.2 - V22.0.2-IF006 and later fixesV22.0.1 - V22.0.1-IF006 and later fixesV21.0.2 - V21.0.2-IF012 and later fixesV21.0.1 - V21.0.1-IF007 and later fixesV20.0.1 - V20.0.3 and later fixesV19.0.1 - V19.0.3 and later fixesV18.0.0 - V18.0.2 and later fixes | |
| debian/golang-1.15 | <=1.15.15-1~deb11u4 | |
| debian/golang-1.19 | <=1.19.8-2 |
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Reference Links
- https://go.dev/cl/501226
- https://go.dev/issue/60167
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/q5135a9d924/m/j0ZoAJOHAwAJ
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NZ2O6YCO2IZMZJELQGZYR2WAUNEDLYV6/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XBS3IIK6ADV24C5ULQU55QLT2UE762ZX/
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1839
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2217563
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2217564
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3920
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3922
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3923
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2023-29402
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4119
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2217562
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/257652
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7047198 (Advisory)
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-09
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-29402
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/q5135a9d924
- https://github.com/golang/go/issues/60167
- https://github.com/golang/go/commit/c0ed873cd8259f16d0da67eee783fda49f45ef61
- https://github.com/golang/go/commit/c160b49b6d328c86bd76ca2fff9009a71347333f
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-29402
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-29402
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29402
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-29402
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241213-0004/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29402?
CVE-2023-29402 is a vulnerability in the go command that may generate unexpected code at build time when using cgo, resulting in unexpected behavior when running a go program.
How does CVE-2023-29402 impact go programs?
CVE-2023-29402 may cause unexpected behavior in go programs that use cgo.
Which versions of Go are affected by CVE-2023-29402?
Go versions up to 1.19.10 and versions 1.20.0 to 1.20.5 are affected by CVE-2023-29402.
Are there any known fixes for CVE-2023-29402?
Applying the latest security updates for Go is recommended to mitigate CVE-2023-29402.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29402?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-29402 on the following links: [link1](https://go.dev/cl/501226), [link2](https://go.dev/issue/60167), [link3](https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/q5135a9d924/m/j0ZoAJOHAwAJ).
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