CVE-2024-24790: Unexpected behavior from Is methods for IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses in net/netip

Published Jun 4, 2024
·
Updated

Last updated 14 November 2024

Other sources

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.

— Launchpad

Unexpected behavior from Is methods for IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses in net/netip

— Microsoft

Affected Software

16 affected componentsFixes available
Golang Go<1.21.11
Golang Go>=1.22.0<1.22.4
debian/golang-1.15<=1.15.15-1~deb11u4
debian/golang-1.19<=1.19.8-2
IBM Concert Software<=1.0.0-1.1.0
redhat/golang<1.22.4
1.22.4
redhat/golang<1.21.11
1.21.11
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.22.7-3
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 msft-golang 1.21.6-1
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.22.7-3
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.17.13-2
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.18.8-7
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 msft-golang 1.24.1-2
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.18.8-4
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.22.3-1
Patch available
Microsoft cbl2 golang 1.21.11-1
Patch available

Remediation

Patch Available

https://go.dev/cl/590316

Event History

Jun 5, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jun 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:35 PM
Description
Nov 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:21 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 1, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:53 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:53 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·03:53 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·03:53 AM
Description

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24790?

CVE-2024-24790 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-24790?

To remediate CVE-2024-24790, upgrade golang to versions 1.22.4 or later, or 1.21.11 for specific packages.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-24790?

CVE-2024-24790 affects specific versions of golang in Red Hat and Debian packages.

4

What types of addresses are impacted by CVE-2024-24790?

CVE-2024-24790 affects the Is methods for IPv4-mapped IPv6 addresses.

5

Is CVE-2024-24790 a critical vulnerability?

No, CVE-2024-24790 is not classified as a critical vulnerability.

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