CVE-2024-24790

Golang Go vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.95%

Published5 Jun 2024

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Golang Go≥ 1.22.0 < 1.22.4 · < 1.21.11

Remediation

Fixed in

Golang Go≥ 1.22.4

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-24790 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-24790 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.95%.

How severe is CVE-2024-24790?

CVE-2024-24790 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-24790?

Affected products include Golang Go.

How do I fix CVE-2024-24790?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Golang Go 1.22.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.