RHSA-2026:49712: Important: golang security update

Published Aug 3, 2026
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Updated

Important: golang security update

Other sources

The golang packages provide the Go programming language compiler.Security Fix(es): net/mail: golang: net/mail: Denial of Service via pathological email address parsing (CVE-2026-42499) cmd/go: golang: Go command (cmd/go): Integrity bypass due to checksum validation flaw via malicious module proxy (CVE-2026-42501) html/template: golang: Go html/template: Cross-Site Scripting via improper URL escaping in meta tag content (CVE-2026-39823) cmd/go: golang: Go 'go bug' command: Arbitrary file overwrite via symlink attack (CVE-2026-39819) net/http/internal/http2: golang: golang.org/x/net: Go HTTP/2: Denial of Service via malformed SETTINGSMAXFRAMESIZE frame (CVE-2026-33814) net/mail: golang: Go net/mail: Denial of Service via crafted email inputs (CVE-2026-39820) net: golang: Go net package: Denial of Service via long CNAME response in LookupCNAME (CVE-2026-33811) net/http/httputil: golang: net/http/httputil: ReverseProxy forwards hidden query parameters, potentially bypassing security controls (CVE-2026-39825) cmd/go: golang: Go tool pack: Arbitrary file write via malicious archive extraction (CVE-2026-39817) html/template: golang: html/template: Cross-site scripting due to incorrect script tag escaping (CVE-2026-39826) golang.org/x/net/idna: golang: golang.org/x/net/idna: Privilege escalation via incorrect Punycode label processing (CVE-2026-39821) net/textproto: golang: Golang net/textproto: Misleading error messages via input injection (CVE-2026-42507) crypto/x509: golang: golang crypto/x509: Denial of Service via excessive processing of DNS SAN entries (CVE-2026-27145) os: golang: Go os.Root: Symlink following vulnerability allows directory traversal (CVE-2026-39822) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Red Hat

Affected Software

33 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Life Cycle
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - 4 years of updates
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Life Cycle
redhat/golang<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/go-toolset<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang-bin<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang-docs<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang-misc<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang-race<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang-src<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang-tests<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/go-toolset<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang-bin<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang-race<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/go-toolset<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang-bin<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/golang-race<1.26.5-1.el9_6
1.26.5-1.el9_6
redhat/go-toolset<1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa
1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa
redhat/golang<1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa
1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa
redhat/golang-bin<1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa
1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa
redhat/golang-race<1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa
1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 1.26.5-1.el9_6.aa
  13. Compensating control

    Mitigate potential impacts of the Go tool/module security issues (e.g., symlink/file overwrite, malicious module proxy checksum bypass, and reverse proxy hidden query forwarding) by ensuring module/proxy access is restricted to trusted sources and network paths; review and lock down any HTTP ReverseProxy usage so hidden query parameters are not accepted/forwarded beyond intended security controls (CVE-2026-39819, CVE-2026-42501, CVE-2026-39817, CVE-2026-39825).

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·04:46 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:46 PM
Severity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2026:49712?

The severity of RHSA-2026:49712 is high with a score of 7.

2

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2026:49712?

RHSA-2026:49712 addresses vulnerabilities related to Denial of Service via email address parsing and integrity bypass in the Go command.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2026:49712?

To fix RHSA-2026:49712, update the golang packages to the latest version provided by Red Hat.

4

Which software is impacted by RHSA-2026:49712?

The impacted software includes redhat/golang, redhat/go-toolset, and other related golang packages on various Red Hat Enterprise Linux platforms.

5

When was RHSA-2026:49712 published?

RHSA-2026:49712 was published on August 3, 2026.

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