Google Go up to 1.8.6/1.9.3/1.10rc1 Source Code Builder fplugin/plugin access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Go up to 1.8.6/1.9.3/1.10rc1 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Source Code Builder. This manipulation of the argument fplugin/plugin as part of Argument causes access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-6574. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Go up to 1.8.6/1.9.3/1.10rc1 (Programming Language Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Source Code Builder. The manipulation of the argument fplugin/plugin as part of a Argument leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Go before 1.8.7, Go 1.9.x before 1.9.4, and Go 1.10 pre-releases before Go 1.10rc2 allow "go get" remote command execution during source code build, by leveraging the gcc or clang plugin feature, because -fplugin= and -plugin= arguments were not blocked.

The bug was discovered 02/03/2018. The weakness was shared 02/07/2018 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-6574 since 02/02/2018. An attack has to be approached locally. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 107031 (Fedora 26 : golang (2018-6f08b79a09)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176575 (Debian Security Update for golang-1.8 (DSA 4380-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.8.7, 1.9.4 or 1.10rc2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (107031) and SecurityFocus (BID 106740†). The entries VDB-113514, VDB-114860, VDB-118267 and VDB-126516 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 107031
Nessus Name: Fedora 26 : golang (2018-6f08b79a09)
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OpenVAS ID: 61957
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for golang FEDORA-2018-5562b6e2c0
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Go 1.8.7/1.9.4/1.10rc2

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02/02/2018 🔍
02/03/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/07/2018 +4 days 🔍
02/07/2018 +0 days 🔍
02/08/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/27/2018 +19 days 🔍
02/28/2018 +1 days 🔍
01/24/2019 +330 days 🔍
02/06/2023 +1474 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: FEDORA-2018-6f08b79a09
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-6574 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-6574
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112969
SecurityFocus: 106740 - Golang Go CVE-2019-6486 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/08/2018 07:04
Updated: 02/06/2023 08:27
Changes: 02/08/2018 07:04 (80), 01/02/2020 16:41 (5), 02/06/2023 08:25 (4), 02/06/2023 08:27 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:755:103

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