CVE-2020-28367

Arbitrary code execution via the go command with cgo in cmd/go

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 malicious gcc flags specified via a #cgo directive.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Affected: Go toolchain cmd/go
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://go.dev/cl/267277
https://go.googlesource.com/go/+/da7aa86917811a571e6634b45a457f918b8e6561
https://go.dev/issue/42556
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/NpBGTTmKzpM
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-0476
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00021.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28367?
CVE-2020-28367 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-28367?
To fix CVE-2020-28367, 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-2020-28367 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-28367 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-2020-28367?
CVE-2020-28367 affects Go toolchain cmd/go.
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