CVE-2020-28366

Arbitrary code execution in go command with cgo in cmd/go and cmd/cgo

Description

Code injection in the go command with cgo before Go 1.14.12 and Go 1.15.5 allows arbitrary code execution at build time via a malicious unquoted symbol name in a linked object file.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.13%
Affected: Go toolchain cmd/go
Affected: Go toolchain cmd/cgo
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://go.dev/cl/269658
https://go.googlesource.com/go/+/062e0e5ce6df339dc26732438ad771f73dbf2292
https://go.dev/issue/42559
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/NpBGTTmKzpM
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-0475

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28366?
CVE-2020-28366 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-28366?
To fix CVE-2020-28366, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-28366 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-28366 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-28366?
CVE-2020-28366 affects Go toolchain cmd/go, Go toolchain cmd/cgo.
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