CVE-2024-24787

CVE-2024-24787 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

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Description

On Darwin, building a Go module which contains CGO can trigger arbitrary code execution when using the Apple version of ld, due to usage of the -lto_library flag in a "#cgo LDFLAGS" directive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-24787?
On Darwin, building a Go module which contains CGO can trigger arbitrary code execution when using the Apple version of ld, due to usage of the -lto_library flag in a "#cgo LDFLAGS" directive.
How severe is CVE-2024-24787?
CVE-2024-24787 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-24787 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24787?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-24787 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-24787 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22164.
When was CVE-2024-24787 published?
CVE-2024-24787 was published on 2024-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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