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8.8

Red Hat Linux systems with Go runtime could execute harmful code

published 2 months ago
Summary

Red Hat Linux distributions that include the Go programming language may be exposed to attacks that let an attacker run unwanted commands. The issue is fixed in the latest security patches released by Red Hat. Apply the updated Go packages as soon as possible to keep your systems safe.

What to do
  • Update redhat go-toolset to version 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2.
  • Update redhat golang to version 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2.
  • Update redhat golang-bin to version 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2.
  • Update redhat golang-docs to version 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2.
  • Update redhat golang-misc to version 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2.
  • Update redhat golang-race to version 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2.
  • Update redhat golang-src to version 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2.
  • Update redhat golang-tests to version 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
Red Hat:rhel_e4s:9.2::appstream redhat go-toolset < 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Fix: upgrade to 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Red Hat:rhel_e4s:9.2::appstream redhat golang < 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Fix: upgrade to 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Red Hat:rhel_e4s:9.2::appstream redhat golang-bin < 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Fix: upgrade to 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Red Hat:rhel_e4s:9.2::appstream redhat golang-docs < 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Fix: upgrade to 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Red Hat:rhel_e4s:9.2::appstream redhat golang-misc < 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Fix: upgrade to 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Red Hat:rhel_e4s:9.2::appstream redhat golang-race < 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Fix: upgrade to 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Red Hat:rhel_e4s:9.2::appstream redhat golang-src < 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Fix: upgrade to 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Red Hat:rhel_e4s:9.2::appstream redhat golang-tests < 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Fix: upgrade to 0:1.26.5-1.el9_2
Original advisory text
Red Hat Security Advisory: golang security update
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Timeline
Published31 Aug 2026
Updated3 Sep 2026
First seen3 Sep 2026
Sources
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