Cup o' Go 🛠️ Can we fix it? No we can't! 🧭 Plus, exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Go West Conf.
Jul 4, 2025
Derrick Laird and Miriah Peterson, co-organizers of the Go West Conference, share their passion for building an inclusive and engaging environment for the Go community. They discuss the challenges of organizing a conference, from ensuring affordability to fostering community connections. The duo also touches on the excitement surrounding upcoming talks, the importance of personal stories in tech, and sharing unique experiences that inspire participation. Their enthusiasm for tech and community shines through, making it a must-listen for all Go enthusiasts.
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Upgrade VS Code Go Extension
- Upgrade to VS Code Go extension v0.48 to support golangci-lint v2 and fix lint configuration issues.
- Simply update your extension; no complex setup is needed to access new linting features.
Security Flaw in exec.LookPath
- The exec.LookPath function in Go returns an executable path even when passed an empty string, creating a subtle security issue.
- This flaw can be exploited in supply chain attacks where malicious executables are introduced via PATH environment variable manipulation.
Fix LookPath by Excluding Empty Paths
- The proposed fix for the LookPath bug is to immediately exclude empty and dot paths from consideration.
- Special casing these values prevents unintentional execution of malicious binaries when using exec.LookPath.