CVE-2019-14851
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.99%
Last modified
CVE-2019-14851 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial of service vulnerability was discovered in nbdkit. A client issuing a certain sequence of commands could possibly trigger an assertion failure, causing nbdkit to exit. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial of service vulnerability was discovered in nbdkit. A client issuing a certain sequence of commands could possibly trigger an assertion failure, causing nbdkit to exit. This issue only affected nbdkit versions 1.12.7, 1.14.1, and 1.15.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nbdkit Project | Nbdkit | < 1.12.7 |
| Nbdkit Project | Nbdkit | >= 1.14.0, < 1.14.1 |
| Nbdkit Project | Nbdkit | >= 1.15.0, < 1.15.1 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1757259Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libguestfs/2019-September/msg00272.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1757259Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libguestfs/2019-September/msg00272.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-14851?
A denial of service vulnerability was discovered in nbdkit. A client issuing a certain sequence of commands could possibly trigger an assertion failure, causing nbdkit to exit. This issue only affected nbdkit versions 1.12.7, 1.14.1, and 1.15.1.
How severe is CVE-2019-14851?
CVE-2019-14851 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14851?
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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