Description
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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | go1.12 | 1.12.17-4.8 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10805-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10805-1 go1.12-1.12.17-4.8 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026