netfoil: Incorrect block responses could lead to localhost trafficGHSA-xvg2-cgv6-6h7v
Fix: tinfoil-factory/netfoil#33GHSA-xvg2-cgv6-6h7v is a security vulnerability in github.com/tinfoil-factory/netfoil. A fix is available for github.com/tinfoil-factory/netfoil — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
Summary
0.0.0.0 was used instead of NXDOMAIN for block responses. On Linux, which is the target platform for netfoil, the 0.0.0.0 is sent to localhost rather than just dropped.
Impact
Unintended traffic could be sent to localhost. Impact depends on running services and firewall rules.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐹Go | github.com/tinfoil-factory/netfoil | all versions | 0.4.0go get github.com/tinfoil-factory/netfoil@v0.4.0 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/tinfoil-factory/netfoil, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update github.com/tinfoil-factory/netfoil to 0.4.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-xvg2-cgv6-6h7v is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
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