CVE-2019-4338

Name: CVE-2019-4338
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-20T20:15:13.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4338 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence 4.0 (SonarG) does not properly restrict the size or amount of resources that are requested or influenced by an actor. This weakness can be used to consume more resources than intended. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence 4.0 (SonarG) does not properly restrict the size or amount of resources that are requested or influenced by an actor. This weakness can be used to consume more resources than intended. IBM X-Force ID: 161417.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.73%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Guardium Big Data Intelligence	4.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/161417Broken Link, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10960858Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/161417Broken Link, VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10960858Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4338?

How severe is CVE-2019-4338?

CVE-2019-4338 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4338?

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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Source: NVD / NIST