Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Go before 1.5.4 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, related to use of the LoadLibrary function.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Go | >= 1.5, < 1.5.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/05/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/05/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/golang/go/issues/14959Third Party Advisory
- https://go-review.googlesource.com/#/c/21428/Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/golang-announce/9eqIHqaWvck
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/05/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/05/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/golang/go/issues/14959Third Party Advisory
- https://go-review.googlesource.com/#/c/21428/Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/golang-announce/9eqIHqaWvck
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3958?
CVE-2016-3958 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Go before 1.5.4 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, related to use o...
How severe is CVE-2016-3958?
CVE-2016-3958 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3958?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Golang Go.