CVE-2019-19958: Medium severity mz automation libiec61850 vulnerability

Published Dec 24, 2019
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Updated

In libIEC61850 1.4.0, StringUtilscreateStringFromBuffer in common/stringutilities.c has an integer signedness issue that could lead to an attempted excessive memory allocation and denial of service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
mz-automation libiec61850=1.4.0

Event History

Dec 24, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:58 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19958?

CVE-2019-19958 is classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential for causing denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-19958?

To fix CVE-2019-19958, update to a later, patched version of libIEC61850, as version 1.4.0 is vulnerable.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2019-19958?

CVE-2019-19958 affects libIEC61850 version 1.4.0 developed by MZ Automation.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-19958?

CVE-2019-19958 is an integer signedness issue that can result in excessive memory allocation.

5

Can CVE-2019-19958 lead to data loss?

While CVE-2019-19958 primarily leads to denial of service, it does not directly cause data loss.

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