CVE-2019-11837
UnknownEPSS 1.38%
Last modified
CVE-2019-11837 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. njs through 0.3.1, used in NGINX, has a segmentation fault in String.prototype.toBytes for negative arguments, related to nxt_utf8_next in nxt/nxt_utf8.h and njs_string_offset in njs/njs_string.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
njs through 0.3.1, used in NGINX, has a segmentation fault in String.prototype.toBytes for negative arguments, related to nxt_utf8_next in nxt/nxt_utf8.h and njs_string_offset in njs/njs_string.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Njs | <= 0.3.1 |
References
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/155Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/155Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-11837?
njs through 0.3.1, used in NGINX, has a segmentation fault in String.prototype.toBytes for negative arguments, related to nxt_utf8_next in nxt/nxt_utf8.h and njs_string_offset in njs/njs_string.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-11837?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-11837 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11837?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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