CVE-2019-18257

Name: CVE-2019-18257
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-17T23:15:14.643+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18257 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Advantech DiagAnywhere Server, Versions 3.07.11 and prior, multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the file transfer service listening on the TCP port. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running DiagAnywhere Server.. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Advantech DiagAnywhere Server, Versions 3.07.11 and prior, multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the file transfer service listening on the TCP port. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running DiagAnywhere Server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.77%

84.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advantech	Diaganywhere	<= 3.07.11

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-346-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-346-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18257?

How severe is CVE-2019-18257?

CVE-2019-18257 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18257?

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Source: NVD / NIST