CVE-2024-27294: dp-golang Go installation could be owned by wrong user
dp-golang is a Puppet module for Go installations. Prior to 1.2.7, dp-golang could install files — including the compiler binary — with the wrong ownership when Puppet was run as root and the installed package was On macOS: Go version 1.4.3 through 1.21rc3, inclusive, go1.4-bootstrap-20170518.tar.gz, or go1.4-bootstrap-20170531.tar.gz. The user and group specified in Puppet code were ignored for files within the archive. dp-puppet version 1.2.7 will recreate installations if the owner or group of any file or directory within that installation does not match the requested owner or group
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-27294?
The severity of CVE-2024-27294 is considered moderate due to potential misconfigurations that can lead to unauthorized access to files.
How do I fix CVE-2024-27294?
To fix CVE-2024-27294, upgrade dp-golang to version 1.2.7 or later to ensure correct file ownership during installations.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-27294?
CVE-2024-27294 affects dp-golang versions prior to 1.2.7 and Go versions from 1.4.3 to 1.21rc3.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2024-27294?
CVE-2024-27294 primarily impacts systems running Puppet with the dp-golang module, especially in Go installations on macOS.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-27294?
While upgrading is recommended, an immediate workaround may involve manually correcting file ownership after installation.