CVE-2019-3500
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2019-3500 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. aria2c in aria2 1.33.1, when --log is used, can store an HTTP Basic Authentication username and password in a file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
aria2c in aria2 1.33.1, when --log is used, can store an HTTP Basic Authentication username and password in a file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Aria2 Project | Aria2 | 1.33.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 28 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 29 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
References
- https://github.com/aria2/aria2/issues/1329Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00039.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3965-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/aria2/aria2/issues/1329Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00039.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3965-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3500?
aria2c in aria2 1.33.1, when --log is used, can store an HTTP Basic Authentication username and password in a file, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
How severe is CVE-2019-3500?
CVE-2019-3500 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3500?
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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