CVE-2012-2666
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.93%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2666 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. golang/go in 1.0.2 fixes all.bash on shared machines. dotest() in src/pkg/debug/gosym/pclntab_test.go creates a temporary file with predicable name and executes it as shell script.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
golang/go in 1.0.2 fixes all.bash on shared machines. dotest() in src/pkg/debug/gosym/pclntab_test.go creates a temporary file with predicable name and executes it as shell script.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Go | 1.0.2 |
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=765455Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://codereview.appspot.com/5992078Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/golang/go/commit/8ac275bb01588a8c0e6c0fe2de7fd11f08feccddPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210902-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2012-2666Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=765455Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://codereview.appspot.com/5992078Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/golang/go/commit/8ac275bb01588a8c0e6c0fe2de7fd11f08feccddPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210902-0009/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.whitesourcesoftware.com/vulnerability-database/CVE-2012-2666Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2666?
golang/go in 1.0.2 fixes all.bash on shared machines. dotest() in src/pkg/debug/gosym/pclntab_test.go creates a temporary file with predicable name and executes it as shell script.
How severe is CVE-2012-2666?
CVE-2012-2666 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2666?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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