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.
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.