Out-of-bounds Write Affecting golang-race package, versions <0:1.26.3-1.0.1.el9_8


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.17% (7th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE9-GOLANGRACE-17495481
  • published25 Jun 2026
  • disclosed7 May 2026

Introduced: 7 May 2026

CVE-2026-39817  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:9 golang-race to version 0:1.26.3-1.0.1.el9_8 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2026-22121.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream golang-race package and not the golang-race package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

The "go tool pack" subcommand (usually used only by the compiler as an internal tool with known-good inputs) does not sanitize output filenames. Extracting a malicious archive file with the "pack" subcommand can write files to arbitrary locations on the filesystem.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1