CVE-2019-12159
CVE-2019-12159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gohttp Project Gohttp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Gohttp Project Gohttp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GoHTTP through 2017-07-25 has a stack-based buffer over-read in the scan function (when called from getRequestType) via a long URL.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-12159?
- GoHTTP through 2017-07-25 has a stack-based buffer over-read in the scan function (when called from getRequestType) via a long URL.
- How severe is CVE-2019-12159?
- CVE-2019-12159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-12159 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-12159?
- CVE-2019-12159 affects Gohttp Project Gohttp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-12159?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-12159 published?
- CVE-2019-12159 was published on 2019-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gohttp_project:gohttp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Gohttp Project Gohttp
- CVE-2019-12160 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): GoHTTP through 2017-07-25 has a sendHeader use-after-free.
- CVE-2019-12158 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): GoHTTP through 2017-07-25 has a GetExtension heap-based buffer overflow via a long extension.
- CVE-2019-12198 — High (CVSS 7.5): In GoHttp through 2017-07-25, there is a stack-based buffer over-read via a long User-Agent header.
All CVEs affecting Gohttp Project Gohttp →
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