critical
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CWE
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CVE-2019-12256: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 09 2019(Updated: )

Wind River VxWorks 6.9 and vx7 has a Buffer Overflow in the IPv4 component. There is an IPNET security vulnerability: Stack overflow in the parsing of IPv4 packets’ IP options.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wind River VxWorks>=6.5<6.9.4.12
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller>=8.00<=8.40.50.00
SonicWall SonicOS>=5.9.0.0<=5.9.0.7
SonicWall SonicOS>=5.9.1.0.<=5.9.1.12
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.2.0.0<=6.2.3.1
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.2.4.0<=6.2.4.3
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.2.5.0<=6.2.5.3
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.2.6.0<=6.2.6.1
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.2.7.0<=6.2.7.4
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.2.9.0<=6.2.9.2
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.5.0.0<=6.5.0.3
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.5.1.0<=6.5.1.4
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.5.2.0<=6.5.2.3
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.5.3.0<=6.5.3.3
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.5.4.0.<=6.5.4.3
SonicWall SonicOS=6.2.7.0
SonicWall SonicOS=6.2.7.1
SonicWall SonicOS=6.2.7.7
Siemens SIPROTEC firmware<7.59
Siemens SIPROTEC firmware
Siemens SIPROTEC firmware<7.91
Siemens 9410 Power Meter Firmware<2.2.1
Siemens 9410 Power Meter Firmware
Siemens 9810 Power Meter Firmware
Siemens 9810 Power Meter
Siemens RuggedCom Win7000<bs5.2.461.17
Siemens Ruggedcom Win7000 Firmware
Siemens RuggedCom WIN7018 Firmware<bs5.2.461.17
Siemens RuggedCom WIN7018 Firmware
Siemens Ruggedcom Win7025 Firmware<bs5.2.461.17
Siemens Ruggedcom Win7025 Firmware
Siemens Ruggedcom WIN7200 Firmware<bs5.2.461.17
Siemens Ruggedcom WIN7200 Firmware
Belden Hirschmann HIOS<=07.0.07
Belden Hirschmann EES20
Belden Hirschmann EES25
Belden Hirschmann EESX20
Belden Hirschmann EESX30
Belden Hirschmann GRS1020
Belden Hirschmann GRS1030
Belden Hirschmann GRS1042
Belden Hirschmann GRS1120
Belden Hirschmann GRS1130
Belden Hirschmann GRS1142
Belden Hirschmann MSP30
Belden Hirschmann MSP32
Belden Hirschmann Rail Switch Power Lite
Belden Hirschmann Rail Switch Power Smart
Belden Hirschmann RED25
Belden Hirschmann RSP20
Belden Hirschmann RSP25
Belden Hirschmann RSP30
Belden Hirschmann RSP35
Belden Hirschmann RSP-E30
Belden Hirschmann RSPE32
Belden Hirschmann RSPE35
Belden Hirschmann RSPE37
Belden Hirschmann HIOS<=07.5.01
Belden Hirschmann MSP40
Belden Hirschmann Octopus
Belden Hirschmann HIOS<=07.2.04
belden hirschmann dragon mach4000
Belden Hirschmann Dragon MACH4500
Belden Hirschmann HIOS<=05.3.06
Eagle One
Belden Hirschmann Eagle20
Belden Hirschmann Eagle30
Garrettcom Magnum DX940E<=1.0.1_y7
Garrettcom Magnum DX940E

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-12256?

    CVE-2019-12256 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution via a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-12256?

    To fix CVE-2019-12256, upgrade affected Wind River VxWorks versions to the latest patch provided by the vendor.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2019-12256?

    CVE-2019-12256 affects Wind River VxWorks 6.9 and vx7, as well as certain versions of NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller and SonicWall SonicOS.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-12256?

    CVE-2019-12256 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the parsing of IPv4 packet options.

  • Can CVE-2019-12256 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2019-12256 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing unauthorized access to systems.

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