CVE-2019-11859: ALEOS SMS Handler Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 21, 2020
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Updated

A buffer overflow exists in the SMS handler API of ALEOS before 4.13.0, 4.9.5, 4.9.4 that may allow code execution as root.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Sierrawireless Aleos<=4.12.0
Sierrawireless Airlink Lx40
Sierrawireless Airlink Lx60
Sierrawireless Airlink Mp70
Sierrawireless Airlink Mp70e
Sierrawireless Airlink Rv50
Sierrawireless Airlink Rv50x
Sierrawireless Aleos<=4.9.4
Sierrawireless Airlink Es450
Sierrawireless Airlink Gx450
Sierrawireless Aleos<=4.4.8
Sierrawireless Airlink Es440
Sierrawireless Airlink Gx400
Sierrawireless Airlink Gx440
Sierrawireless Airlink Ls300

Event History

Aug 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:51 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-11859?

CVE-2019-11859 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the SMS handler API of ALEOS before versions 4.13.0, 4.9.5, and 4.9.4, which may allow code execution as root.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11859?

The severity of CVE-2019-11859 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-11859?

The affected software versions are ALEOS before 4.13.0, 4.9.5, and 4.9.4.

4

How can CVE-2019-11859 be exploited?

CVE-2019-11859 can be exploited through the SMS handler API of ALEOS.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-11859?

To fix CVE-2019-11859, update ALEOS to a version equal to or later than 4.13.0, 4.9.5, or 4.9.4 as applicable.

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