#VU62037 Incorrect authorization in Go programming language - CVE-2022-23773

 

#VU62037 Incorrect authorization in Go programming language - CVE-2022-23773

Published: April 10, 2022 / Updated: September 18, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU62037
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23773
CWE-ID: CWE-863
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Go programming language
Software vendor:
Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists within cmd/go, which can misinterpret branch names that falsely appear to be version tags. This can lead to  a situation where an attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform restricted actions, e.g. create tags when access was granted to create branches only.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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