CVE-2019-16555
First published: Tue Dec 17 2019(Updated: )
A user-supplied regular expression in Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer Plugin 1.24.1 and earlier was processed in a way that wasn't interruptible, allowing attackers to have Jenkins evaluate a regular expression without the ability to interrupt this process.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer | <=1.24.1 | |
| maven/com.sonyericsson.jenkins.plugins.bfa:build-failure-analyzer | <1.24.2 | 1.24.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/17/1
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-12-17/#SECURITY-1651
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16555
- https://github.com/jenkinsci/build-failure-analyzer-plugin/commit/f316c885552ac75289cbb11b2af5757f18784bcb
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-2hhc-f86x-x74f (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16555?
CVE-2019-16555 is a vulnerability in the Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer Plugin 1.24.1 and earlier that allows attackers to evaluate a user-supplied regular expression without interrupting the process.
How severe is CVE-2019-16555?
CVE-2019-16555 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-16555?
Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer Plugin versions up to 1.24.1 and the package 'com.sonyericsson.jenkins.plugins.bfa:build-failure-analyzer' with versions up to 1.24.2 are affected by CVE-2019-16555.
How can I fix CVE-2019-16555?
To fix CVE-2019-16555, you should update Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer Plugin to version 1.24.2 or later.
Is there any additional information about CVE-2019-16555?
You can find additional information about CVE-2019-16555 on the Openwall and Jenkins websites, as well as the NIST Vulnerability Database.
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