Compiler Optimization Removal or Modification of Security-critical Code Affecting golang-docs package, versions <0:1.25.9-1.amzn2.0.1


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.02% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN2-GOLANGDOCS-16340726
  • published2 May 2026
  • disclosed8 Apr 2026

Introduced: 8 Apr 2026

CVE-2026-27143  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-733  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2 golang-docs to version 0:1.25.9-1.amzn2.0.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS2-2026-3259.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream golang-docs package and not the golang-docs package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2 relevant fixed versions and status.

Arithmetic over induction variables in loops were not correctly checked for underflow or overflow. As a result, the compiler would allow for invalid indexing to occur at runtime, potentially leading to memory corruption.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1