Description
Go through 1.12.5 on Windows mishandles process creation with a nil environment in conjunction with a non-nil token, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://go-review.googlesource.com/c/go/+/176619
Scores
CVSS v3
9.8
EPSS
0.0042
EPSS Percentile
62.2%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-269
Status
published
Products (1)
golang/go
< 1.12.5
Published
May 13, 2019
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026