CWE
269
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-11888

First published: Mon May 13 2019(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Golang<=1.12.5
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-11888?

    CVE-2019-11888 is considered to have high severity due to its potential for sensitive information disclosure and privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-11888?

    To fix CVE-2019-11888, users should upgrade to Go versions later than 1.12.5 that contain the necessary patches.

  • What versions of Go are affected by CVE-2019-11888?

    CVE-2019-11888 affects Go versions 1.12.5 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-11888?

    CVE-2019-11888 is a security vulnerability related to process creation mishandling and privilege escalation.

  • Can CVE-2019-11888 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2019-11888 requires local access to exploit, thus it is not considered a remote vulnerability.

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