Gentoo: GLSA-201804-12: Go: Arbitrary code execution
Summary
A vulnerability in Go was discovered which does not validate the import path of remote repositories.
Resolution
All Go users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/go-1.10.1"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2018-7187 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7187
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-12
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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
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 < 1.10.1 >= 1.10.1
Impact
===== Remote attackers, by enticing a user to import from a crafted website, could execute arbitrary commands.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.