Ubuntu update for golang-github-cli-go-gh-v2

1) Protection Mechanism Failure

EUVDB-ID: #VU106028

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53859

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to GitHub host security boundary in auth.TokenForHost. A remote attacker can disclosure of authentication tokens intended for GitHub hosts to non-GitHub hosts when within a codespace.

Mitigation

Update the affected package golang-github-cli-go-gh-v2 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 24.04 - 24.10

golang-github-cli-go-gh-v2-dev (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:24.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:24.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:canonical:golang-github-cli-go-gh-v2-dev_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*

External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7362-1

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.