CVE-2024-24790

Unexpected behavior from Is methods for IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses in net/netip

Description

The various Is methods (IsPrivate, IsLoopback, etc) did not work as expected for IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses, returning false for addresses which would return true in their traditional IPv4 forms.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.17%

Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory go.dev

Affected: Go standard library net/netip

References

Link	Tags
https://go.dev/cl/590316	patch
https://go.dev/issue/67680	issue tracking
https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/XbxouI9gY7k/m/TuoGEhxIEwAJ	release notes
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-2887	third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/04/1	third party advisory mailing list
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240905-0002/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24790?: CVE-2024-24790 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-24790?: To fix CVE-2024-24790, 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-2024-24790 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-24790 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-2024-24790?: CVE-2024-24790 affects Go standard library net/netip.

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