CVE-2018-17142
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.81%
Last modified
CVE-2018-17142 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The html package (aka x/net/html) through 2018-09-17 in Go mishandles <math><template><mo><template>, leading to a "panic: runtime error" in parseCurrentToken in parse.go during an html.Parse call.. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The html package (aka x/net/html) through 2018-09-17 in Go mishandles <math><template><mo><template>, leading to a "panic: runtime error" in parseCurrentToken in parse.go during an html.Parse call.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Golang | Net | <= 2018-09-17 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 28 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 29 |
References
- https://github.com/golang/go/issues/27702Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/golang/go/issues/27702Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17142?
The html package (aka x/net/html) through 2018-09-17 in Go mishandles <math><template><mo><template>, leading to a "panic: runtime error" in parseCurrentToken in parse.go during an html.Parse call.
How severe is CVE-2018-17142?
CVE-2018-17142 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17142?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-17142?
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