CVE-2019-17040
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.42%
Last modified
CVE-2019-17040 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. contrib/pmdb2diag/pmdb2diag.c in Rsyslog v8.1908.0 allows out-of-bounds access because the level length is mishandled.. EPSS estimates a 2.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
contrib/pmdb2diag/pmdb2diag.c in Rsyslog v8.1908.0 allows out-of-bounds access because the level length is mishandled.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rsyslog | Rsyslog | 8.1908.0 |
References
- https://github.com/rsyslog/rsyslog/pull/3875Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rsyslog/rsyslog/pull/3875Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-17040?
contrib/pmdb2diag/pmdb2diag.c in Rsyslog v8.1908.0 allows out-of-bounds access because the level length is mishandled.
How severe is CVE-2019-17040?
CVE-2019-17040 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17040?
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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