CVE-2016-3958
First published: Mon May 23 2016(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | >=1.5<1.5.4 | |
| Golang | >=1.6<1.6.1 | |
| Golang | =1.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/05/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/05/2
- https://github.com/golang/go/issues/14959
- https://go-review.googlesource.com/#/c/21428/
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/golang-announce/9eqIHqaWvck
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/golang-announce/9eqIHqaWvck
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3958?
CVE-2016-3958 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential privilege escalation by local users.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3958?
To mitigate CVE-2016-3958, update Go to the latest version, specifically 1.5.4 or 1.6.1 and above.
What applications are affected by CVE-2016-3958?
CVE-2016-3958 affects Go versions prior to 1.5.4 and 1.6.x prior to 1.6.1 on Windows systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3958?
CVE-2016-3958 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that allows the loading of Trojan horse DLLs.
Can CVE-2016-3958 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-3958 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and requires local user access to exploit.
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