RHSA-2024:1462: Important: golang security update

Published Mar 21, 2024
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Updated

Important: golang security update

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The golang packages provide the Go programming language compiler.Security Fix(es): golang: golang-fips/openssl: Memory leaks in code encrypting and decrypting RSA payloads (CVE-2024-1394)

— Red Hat

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/golang<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/go-toolset<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/golang<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/golang-bin<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/golang-docs<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/golang-misc<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/golang-src<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/golang-tests<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/go-toolset<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/golang-bin<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/go-toolset<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/golang<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/golang-bin<1.20.12-2.el9_3
1.20.12-2.el9_3
redhat/go-toolset<1.20.12-2.el9_3.aa
1.20.12-2.el9_3.aa
redhat/golang<1.20.12-2.el9_3.aa
1.20.12-2.el9_3.aa
redhat/golang-bin<1.20.12-2.el9_3.aa
1.20.12-2.el9_3.aa
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/golang to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.12-2.el9_3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/go-toolset to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.12-2.el9_3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/golang-bin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.12-2.el9_3
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/golang-docs to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.12-2.el9_3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/golang-misc to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.12-2.el9_3
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/golang-src to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.12-2.el9_3
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/golang-tests to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.12-2.el9_3
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/go-toolset to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.12-2.el9_3.aa
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/golang to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.12-2.el9_3.aa
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/golang-bin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.20.12-2.el9_3.aa
  11. Compensating control

    Make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied before updating the golang packages.

Event History

Mar 21, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:05 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2024:1462?

The severity of RHSA-2024:1462 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2024:1462?

To resolve RHSA-2024:1462, update the golang packages to version 1.20.12-2.el9_3.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2024:1462?

RHSA-2024:1462 addresses memory leaks in code encrypting and decrypting RSA payloads as detailed in CVE-2024-1394.

4

What packages are affected by RHSA-2024:1462?

RHSA-2024:1462 affects several golang packages including golang, golang-bin, go-toolset, and others.

5

Who is impacted by RHSA-2024:1462?

Users of Red Hat's golang packages on RHEL platforms, especially those utilizing affected versions, are impacted by RHSA-2024:1462.

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