CVE-2023-29403: Unsafe behavior in setuid/setgid binaries in runtime
First published: Thu Jun 08 2023(Updated: )
Golang Go could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a flaw when a binary is run with the setuid/setgid bits. By sending a specially crafted request, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges. to read or write contents of the registers.
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 |
| debian/golang-1.15 | <=1.15.15-1~deb11u4 | |
| debian/golang-1.19 | <=1.19.8-2 | |
| IBM Concert Software | <=1.0.0 - 1.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://go.dev/cl/501223
- https://go.dev/issue/60272
- 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-2023-1840
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2217560
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2217561
- 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-2023-29403
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2216965
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202311-09
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-29403
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/q5135a9d924
- https://github.com/golang/go/issues/60272
- https://github.com/golang/go/commit/36144ba429ef2650940c72e7a0b932af3612d420
- https://github.com/golang/go/commit/a7b1cd452ddc69a6606c2f35ac5786dc892e62cb
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-29403
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7173596 (Advisory)
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-29403
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29403
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-29403
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20241220-0009/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29403?
CVE-2023-29403 is a vulnerability in the Go programming language on Unix platforms, where the Go runtime does not behave differently when a binary is run with the setuid/setgid bits, which can be dangerous in certain cases.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-29403?
The severity of CVE-2023-29403 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-29403?
The affected software versions are Go up to version 1.19.10, Go versions 1.20.0 to 1.20.5, and Fedora version 38.
How can CVE-2023-29403 be exploited?
CVE-2023-29403 can be exploited by executing a setuid/setgid binary with standard I/O, allowing for dangerous actions like dumping memory state or assuming the status of standard I/O file descriptors.
Are there any references available for CVE-2023-29403?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-29403 at the following links: [link1](https://go.dev/cl/501223), [link2](https://go.dev/issue/60272), [link3](https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/q5135a9d924/m/j0ZoAJOHAwAJ)
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