CVE-2024-8244

Walk/WalkDir in path/filepath susceptible to symlink race

Description

The filepath.Walk and filepath.WalkDir functions are documented as not following symbolic links, but both functions are susceptible to a TOCTOU (time of check/time of use) race condition where a portion of the path being walked is replaced with a symbolic link while the walk is in progress.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.03%

Affected: Go standard library path/filepath

References

Link	Tags
https://go.dev/issue/70007
https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2025-9999

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8244?: CVE-2024-8244 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8244?: To fix CVE-2024-8244, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-8244 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8244 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-8244?: CVE-2024-8244 affects Go standard library path/filepath.

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