CVE-2019-12158 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 17 May 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer overflow in the GoHTTP library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a long extension.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-12158?

CVE-2019-12158 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GoHTTP through 2017-07-25 has a GetExtension heap-based buffer overflow via a long extension.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12158?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gohttp Project Gohttp.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12158?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12158 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-12158 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12158 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5gjv-852q-rc52.