CVE-2018-17075: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Sep 16, 2018
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Updated

The html package (aka x/net/html) before 2018-07-13 in Go mishandles "in frameset" insertion mode, leading to a "panic: runtime error" for html.Parse of <template><object>, <template><applet>, or <template><marquee>. This is related to HTMLTreeBuilder.cpp in WebKit.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
go/golang.org/x/net<0.0.0-20180816102801-aaf60122140d
0.0.0-20180816102801-aaf60122140d
Golang Net<=2018-07-12
Fedoraproject Fedora=28
Fedoraproject Fedora=29

Event History

Sep 16, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
May 13, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·01:19 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17075?

CVE-2018-17075 has a severity level that indicates it leads to a panic and runtime error in Go's html package, affecting the stability of applications using this package.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-17075?

To fix CVE-2018-17075, upgrade to the html package version 0.0.0-20180816102801-aaf60122140d or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-17075?

CVE-2018-17075 affects the html package in Go prior to version 0.0.0-20180816102801-aaf60122140d and specific versions of Fedora 28 and 29.

4

What kind of error does CVE-2018-17075 produce?

CVE-2018-17075 causes a "panic: runtime error" when html.Parse is executed on certain template elements.

5

Is there any relevant package that resolves CVE-2018-17075?

Yes, the remedial package for CVE-2018-17075 is golang.org/x/net with a specific version that should be upgraded to resolve the issue.

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