CVE-2019-10053: Integer Underflow

Published May 13, 2019
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in Suricata 4.1.x before 4.1.4. If the input of the function SSHParseBanner is composed only of a \n character, then the program runs into a heap-based buffer over-read. This occurs because the erroneous search for \r results in an integer underflow.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Suricata-ids Suricata>=4.1.0<4.1.4

Remediation

Patch Available

https://suricata-ids.org/2019/04/30/suricata-4-1-4-released/

Event History

May 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:12 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-10053?

CVE-2019-10053 is a vulnerability discovered in Suricata 4.1.x before 4.1.4 that can lead to a heap-based buffer over-read due to an integer underflow.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-10053?

CVE-2019-10053 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is classified as critical.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-10053?

Suricata versions between 4.1.0 and 4.1.4 are affected by CVE-2019-10053.

4

How can CVE-2019-10053 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2019-10053, update Suricata to version 4.1.4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-10053?

More information about CVE-2019-10053 can be found in the reference links provided: [link1](https://lists.openinfosecfoundation.org/pipermail/oisf-announce/) and [link2](https://suricata-ids.org/2019/04/30/suricata-4-1-4-released/).

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203
CVE-2019-10053 - Integer Underflow - SecAlerts