CVE-2022-29804: Path traversal via Clean on Windows in path/filepath
First published: Tue Aug 09 2022(Updated: )
Incorrect conversion of certain invalid paths to valid, absolute paths in Clean in path/filepath before Go 1.17.11 and Go 1.18.3 on Windows allows potential directory traversal attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Golang Go | <1.17.11 | |
| Golang Go | >=1.18.0<1.18.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-29804?
CVE-2022-29804 is a vulnerability that allows potential directory traversal attack by converting certain invalid paths to valid, absolute paths in Clean in path/filepath before Go 1.17.11 and Go 1.18.3 on Windows.
How severe is CVE-2022-29804?
CVE-2022-29804 has a severity value of 7.5 (High).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-29804?
CVE-2022-29804 affects Go 1.17.11 and Go 1.18.0 to 1.18.3 on Windows.
How can I fix CVE-2022-29804?
To fix CVE-2022-29804, update to Go 1.17.11 or Go 1.18.3 or later.
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2022-29804?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2022-29804.
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