RHSA-2021:5160: Important: go-toolset:rhel8 security and bug fix update
Go Toolset provides the Go programming language tools and libraries. Go is alternatively known as golang. Security Fix(es): golang: net/http: limit growth of header canonicalization cache (CVE-2021-44716) golang: syscall: don't close fd 0 on ForkExec error (CVE-2021-44717) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Bug Fix(es): Rebase Go to 1.16.12 (BZ#2031125)
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What is the severity of RHSA-2021:5160?
The severity of RHSA-2021:5160 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:5160?
To fix RHSA-2021:5160, update the relevant packages to the specified versions: go-toolset to 1.16.12-1.module+el8.5.0+13637+960c7771 or delve to 1.6.0-1.module+el8.5.0+10379+d6b83bd0.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:5160?
RHSA-2021:5160 addresses CVE-2021-44716, which pertains to the limit growth of header canonicalization cache in the Go programming language.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:5160?
Affected packages include go-toolset, golang, delve, and their associated documentation and debug versions.
What is the recommended remediation for RHSA-2021:5160?
The recommended remediation is to apply the updates provided in the advisory for the affected packages.