CVE-2019-9169
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.73%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9169 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) through 2.29, proceed_next_node in posix/regexec.c has a heap-based buffer over-read via an attempted case-insensitive regular-expression match.. EPSS estimates a 4.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) through 2.29, proceed_next_node in posix/regexec.c has a heap-based buffer over-read via an attempted case-insensitive regular-expression match.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.29 |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
| Netapp | Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility | All versions |
| Netapp | Steelstore Cloud Integrated Storage | All versions |
| Mcafee | Web Gateway | >= 7.7.2.0, < 7.7.2.21 |
| Mcafee | Web Gateway | >= 7.8.2.0, < 7.8.2.8 |
| Mcafee | Web Gateway | >= 8.0.0, < 8.1.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.10 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107160Broken Link
- https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=34140Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=34142Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10278Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-04Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190315-0002/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24114Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K54823184Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4416-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlNot Applicable
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107160Broken Link
- https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=34140Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=34142Exploit, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10278Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-04Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190315-0002/Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=24114Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K54823184Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4416-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlNot Applicable
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9169?
In the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) through 2.29, proceed_next_node in posix/regexec.c has a heap-based buffer over-read via an attempted case-insensitive regular-expression match.
How severe is CVE-2019-9169?
CVE-2019-9169 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9169?
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-2019-9169?
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