Strix
26.1K

CVE-2019-5039

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.62%

Last modified

CVE-2019-5039 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the ASN1 certificate writing functionality of Openweave-core version 4.0.2. A specially crafted weave certificate can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, resulting in code execution. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the ASN1 certificate writing functionality of Openweave-core version 4.0.2. A specially crafted weave certificate can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, resulting in code execution. An attacker can craft a weave certificate to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.62%

73.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpenweaveOpenweave-Core4.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5039?
An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the ASN1 certificate writing functionality of Openweave-core version 4.0.2. A specially crafted weave certificate can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, resulting in code execution. An attacker can craft a weave certificate to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-5039?
CVE-2019-5039 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5039?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-5039?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST