Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-33811

Go standard library net, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

When using LookupCNAME with the cgo DNS resolver, a very long CNAME response can trigger a double-free of C memory and a crash.

CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.81%
53.5% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.05.08
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.81%
Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

When using LookupCNAME with the cgo DNS resolver, a very long CNAME response can trigger a double-free of C memory and a crash.

Affected product and versions

Product
Go standard library net, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Affected versions
< 1.25.10, >= 1.26.0-0 < 1.26.3, >= 1.26.0 < 1.26.3
Fixed versions
1.25.10, 1.26.3

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Go standard library net, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE
CWE-1341, CWE-415
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