CVE-2019-11838
UnknownEPSS 1.60%
Last modified
CVE-2019-11838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. njs through 0.3.1, used in NGINX, has a heap-based buffer overflow in Array.prototype.splice after a resize, related to njs_array_prototype_splice in njs/njs_array.c, because of njs_array_expand size mishandling.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
njs through 0.3.1, used in NGINX, has a heap-based buffer overflow in Array.prototype.splice after a resize, related to njs_array_prototype_splice in njs/njs_array.c, because of njs_array_expand size mishandling.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Njs | <= 0.3.1 |
References
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/153Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/153Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-11838?
njs through 0.3.1, used in NGINX, has a heap-based buffer overflow in Array.prototype.splice after a resize, related to njs_array_prototype_splice in njs/njs_array.c, because of njs_array_expand size mishandling.
How severe is CVE-2019-11838?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-11838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11838?
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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