Google Go up to 1.21.9/1.22.2 net Lookup infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Go up to 1.21.9/1.22.2. The affected element is the function Lookup of the component net. Performing a manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-24788. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Google Go up to 1.21.9/1.22.2. This affects the function Lookup of the component net. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

A malformed DNS message in response to a query can cause the Lookup functions to get stuck in an infinite loop.

The advisory is shared at go.dev. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-24788 since 01/30/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 207754 (AlmaLinux 8 : container-tools:rhel8 (ALSA-2024:6969)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.21.10 or 1.22.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (207754). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 207754
Nessus Name: AlmaLinux 8 : container-tools:rhel8 (ALSA-2024:6969)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Go 1.21.10/1.22.3

Timelineinfo

01/30/2024 🔍
05/08/2024 +98 days 🔍
05/08/2024 +0 days 🔍
09/29/2024 +144 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: go.dev
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-24788 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-24788
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-263577

Entryinfo

Created: 05/08/2024 18:11
Updated: 09/29/2024 23:24
Changes: 05/08/2024 18:11 (56), 06/14/2024 16:46 (1), 09/29/2024 23:24 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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