NULL Pointer Dereference Affecting golang-misc package, versions <0:1.25.9-1.0.1.module+el8.10.0+90898+1e3c34bb


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.59% (44th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE8-GOLANGMISC-17161125
  • published4 Jun 2026
  • disclosed7 May 2026

Introduced: 7 May 2026

CVE-2026-39836  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-476  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:8 golang-misc to version 0:1.25.9-1.0.1.module+el8.10.0+90898+1e3c34bb or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2026-22112.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream golang-misc package and not the golang-misc package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

The Dial and LookupPort functions panic on Windows when provided with an input containing a NUL (0).

CVSS Base Scores

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