CVE-2019-18934: OS Command Injection

Published Nov 19, 2019
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Updated

Unbound 1.6.4 through 1.9.4 contain a vulnerability in the ipsec module that can cause shell code execution after receiving a specially crafted answer. This issue can only be triggered if unbound was compiled with --enable-ipsecmod support, and ipsecmod is enabled and used in the configuration.

Affected Software

4 affected components
nlnetlabs Unbound>=1.6.4<=1.9.4
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
openSUSE Leap=15.1
openSUSE Leap=15.2

Event History

Nov 19, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-18934?

CVE-2019-18934 is a vulnerability in the ipsec module of Unbound 1.6.4 through 1.9.4 that can lead to shell code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-18934?

CVE-2019-18934 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-18934?

Unbound versions 1.6.4 through 1.9.4, Fedora 31, openSUSE Leap 15.1, and openSUSE Leap 15.2 are affected by CVE-2019-18934.

4

How can I exploit CVE-2019-18934?

To exploit CVE-2019-18934, an attacker needs to send a specially crafted answer to the vulnerable Unbound server.

5

How can I mitigate CVE-2019-18934?

To mitigate CVE-2019-18934, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Unbound and disable the ipsec module if it is not needed.

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