Vulnerability Description
NewNTUnicodeString does not check for string length overflow. When provided with a string that overflows the maximum size of a NTUnicodeString (a 16-bit number of bytes), it returns a truncated string rather than an error.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://go.dev/cl/770080
- https://go.dev/issue/78916
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/6MMI8Lj-Atg
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2026-5024
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-39824?
CVE-2026-39824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). NewNTUnicodeString does not check for string length overflow. When provided with a string that overflows the maximum size of a NTUnicodeString (a 16-bit number of bytes), it returns a truncated string...
How severe is CVE-2026-39824?
CVE-2026-39824 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-39824?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.