Gentoo: GLSA-201803-03: Go: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Summary
A command injection flaw was discovered in the source code build phase because of the "go get" command, which does not block -fplugin= and -plugin arguments.
Resolution
All Go users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/go-1.9.4"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2018-6574 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6574
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-03
Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
Synopsis
A vulnerability in Go might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands during source code build.
Background
Go is an open source programming language that makes it easy to build simple, reliable, and efficient software.
Affected Packages
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 dev-lang/go < 1.9.4 >= 1.9.4
Impact
===== A remote attacker could entice a user to process a repository containing maliciously-crafted build instructions using "go get", resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.