CVE-2024-24790
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.95%
Last modified
CVE-2024-24790 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Go | < 1.21.11 |
| Golang | Go | >= 1.22.0, < 1.22.4 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/04/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://go.dev/issue/67680Issue Tracking
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-2887Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/04/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://go.dev/issue/67680Issue Tracking
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-2887Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-24790?
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.
How severe is CVE-2024-24790?
CVE-2024-24790 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24790?
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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