CVE-2024-24787

Arbitrary code execution during build on Darwin in cmd/go

Description

On Darwin, building a Go module which contains CGO can trigger arbitrary code execution when using the Apple version of ld, due to usage of the -lto_library flag in a "#cgo LDFLAGS" directive.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.71% Top 30%

Affected: Go toolchain cmd/go

References

Link	Tags
https://go.dev/issue/67119
https://go.dev/cl/583815
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/wkkO4P9stm0
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-2825
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240531-0006/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/08/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24787?: CVE-2024-24787 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-24787?: To fix CVE-2024-24787, 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-2024-24787 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-24787 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-24787?: CVE-2024-24787 affects Go toolchain cmd/go.

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