CVE-2019-18602: High severity npm vulnerability

Published Oct 29, 2019
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Updated

OpenAFS before 1.6.24 and 1.8.x before 1.8.5 is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability because uninitialized scalars are sent over the network to a peer.

Affected Software

3 affected components
OpenAFS OpenAFS<1.6.24
OpenAFS OpenAFS>=1.8.0<1.8.5
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Oct 29, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:41 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-18602?

CVE-2019-18602 has been classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-18602?

To resolve CVE-2019-18602, update OpenAFS to version 1.6.24 or 1.8.5 or later.

3

Which versions of OpenAFS are affected by CVE-2019-18602?

OpenAFS versions before 1.6.24 and any version in the 1.8.x series prior to 1.8.5 are affected by CVE-2019-18602.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-18602?

CVE-2019-18602 is an information disclosure vulnerability caused by uninitialized scalars being sent over the network.

5

Is Debian Linux affected by CVE-2019-18602?

Yes, Debian Linux version 8.0 is affected by CVE-2019-18602 if it uses vulnerable OpenAFS versions.

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