CVE-2019-5443
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.72%
Last modified
CVE-2019-5443 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A non-privileged user or program can put code and a config file in a known non-privileged path (under C:/usr/local/) that will make curl <= 7.65.1 automatically run the code (as an openssl "engine") on invocation. If that curl is invoked by a privileged user it can do anything it wants.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A non-privileged user or program can put code and a config file in a known non-privileged path (under C:/usr/local/) that will make curl <= 7.65.1 automatically run the code (as an openssl "engine") on invocation. If that curl is invoked by a privileged user it can do anything it wants.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | <= 7.65.1 |
| Oracle | Enterprise Manager Ops Center | 12.3.3 |
| Oracle | Enterprise Manager Ops Center | 12.4.0 |
| Oracle | Http Server | 12.2.1.3.0 |
| Oracle | Http Server | 12.2.1.4.0 |
| Oracle | Mysql Server | >= 5.0.0, <= 5.7.27 |
| Oracle | Mysql Server | >= 8.0.0, <= 8.0.17 |
| Oracle | Oss Support Tools | 20.0 |
| Netapp | Oncommand Insight | All versions |
| Netapp | Oncommand Unified Manager | >= 7.3 |
| Netapp | Oncommand Unified Manager | >= 9.5 |
| Netapp | Oncommand Workflow Automation | All versions |
| Netapp | Snapcenter | All versions |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/06/24/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108881Broken Link
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/CVE-2019-5443.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191017-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/06/24/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108881Broken Link
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/CVE-2019-5443.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191017-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-5443?
A non-privileged user or program can put code and a config file in a known non-privileged path (under C:/usr/local/) that will make curl <= 7.65.1 automatically run the code (as an openssl "engine") on invocation. If that curl is invoked by a privileged user it can do anything it wants.
How severe is CVE-2019-5443?
CVE-2019-5443 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5443?
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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