QID 356411

Date Published: 2023-10-19

QID 356411: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for golang : ALAS2-2023-2313

Line directives ("//line") can be used to bypass the restrictions on "//go:cgo_" directives, allowing blocked linker and compiler flags to be passed during compilation.
This can result in unexpected execution of arbitrary code when running "go build".
The line directive requires the absolute path of the file in which the directive lives, which makes exploiting this issue significantly more complex. (
( CVE-2023-39323) the http/2 protocol allows a denial of service (server resource consumption) because request cancellation can reset many streams quickly, as exploited in the wild in august through october 2023. (
( CVE-2023-39325) the http/2 protocol allows a denial of service (server resource consumption) because request cancellation can reset many streams quickly, as exploited in the wild in august through october 2023. (
( CVE-2023-44487)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-2313 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2023-2313 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-2313.html