CVE-2022-41722: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Feb 15 2023(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Go, where it could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system, caused by improper validation of user requests by the filepath.Clean on Windows package. This flaw allows an attacker to send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.
Credit: security@golang.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Golang Go | <1.19.6 | |
| Golang Go | =1.20.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| redhat/Go | <1.20.1 | 1.20.1 |
| redhat/Go | <1.19.6 | 1.19.6 |
| redhat/openshift-clients | <0:4.13.0-202305291355.p0.g1024efc.assembly.stream.el8 | 0:4.13.0-202305291355.p0.g1024efc.assembly.stream.el8 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-41722 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41722
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2203008
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3304
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:3366
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-41722
- https://go.dev/cl/468123
- https://go.dev/issue/57274
- https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/V0aBFqaFs_E
- https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1568
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2203008#c15
- https://redhat.service-now.com/surl.do?n=INC2921226
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this flaw?
The vulnerability ID for this flaw is CVE-2022-41722.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-41722?
The severity of CVE-2022-41722 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does the vulnerability impact the system?
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system, potentially enabling a directory traversal attack.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-41722?
The affected software versions include Go 1.19.6, Go 1.20.0, and openshift-clients 4.13.0-202305291355.p0.g1024efc.assembly.stream.el8.
How can I fix CVE-2022-41722?
To fix CVE-2022-41722, update to Go version 1.19.6 or 1.20.1, or update openshift-clients to version 4.13.0-202305291355.p0.g1024efc.assembly.stream.el8.
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