CVE-2023-24537
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2023-24537 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Calling any of the Parse functions on Go source code which contains //line directives with very large line numbers can cause an infinite loop due to integer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Calling any of the Parse functions on Go source code which contains //line directives with very large line numbers can cause an infinite loop due to integer overflow.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Go | < 1.19.8 |
| Golang | Go | >= 1.20.0, < 1.20.3 |
References
- https://go.dev/cl/482078Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://go.dev/issue/59180Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/Xdv6JL9ENs8Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1702Vendor Advisory
- https://go.dev/cl/482078Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://go.dev/issue/59180Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/Xdv6JL9ENs8Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1702Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-24537?
Calling any of the Parse functions on Go source code which contains //line directives with very large line numbers can cause an infinite loop due to integer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2023-24537?
CVE-2023-24537 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-24537?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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