CVE-2019-20799
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.35%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20799 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Cherokee through 1.2.104, multiple memory corruption errors may be used by a remote attacker to destabilize the work of a server.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Cherokee through 1.2.104, multiple memory corruption errors may be used by a remote attacker to destabilize the work of a server.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee-Project | Cherokee | <= 1.2.104 |
References
- https://github.com/cherokee/webserver/issues/1221Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cherokee/webserver/issues/1222Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cherokee/webserver/issues/1225Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cherokee/webserver/issues/1226Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2019/11/cherokee.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-09Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cherokee/webserver/issues/1221Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cherokee/webserver/issues/1222Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cherokee/webserver/issues/1225Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/cherokee/webserver/issues/1226Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2019/11/cherokee.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-09Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20799?
In Cherokee through 1.2.104, multiple memory corruption errors may be used by a remote attacker to destabilize the work of a server.
How severe is CVE-2019-20799?
CVE-2019-20799 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20799?
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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