CVE-2024-24789

Mishandling of corrupt central directory record in archive/zip

Description

The archive/zip package's handling of certain types of invalid zip files differs from the behavior of most zip implementations. This misalignment could be exploited to create an zip file with contents that vary depending on the implementation reading the file. The archive/zip package now rejects files containing these errors.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.01%

Third-Party Advisory go.dev

Affected: Go standard library archive/zip

References

Link	Tags
https://go.dev/cl/585397	patch
https://go.dev/issue/66869	patch issue tracking
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/XbxouI9gY7k/m/TuoGEhxIEwAJ	release notes
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-2888	third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/04/1	mailing list
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U5YAEIA6IUHUNGJ7AIXXPQT6D2GYENX7/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250131-0008/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24789?: CVE-2024-24789 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-24789?: To fix CVE-2024-24789, 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-2024-24789 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-24789 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-2024-24789?: CVE-2024-24789 affects Go standard library archive/zip.

This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.