high
8.8
CWE
190 787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2019-3857: Integer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 11 2019(Updated: )

An integer overflow flaw which could lead to an out of bounds write was discovered in libssh2 before 1.8.1 in the way SSH_MSG_CHANNEL_REQUEST packets with an exit signal are parsed. A remote attacker who compromises a SSH server may be able to execute code on the client system when a user connects to the server.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libssh2 Libssh2>=1.2.8<=1.8.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
NetApp ONTAP Select Deploy administration utility
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=42.3
Redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=28
Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.56
Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools=8.57
debian/libssh2
1.8.0-2.1
1.8.0-2.1+deb10u1
1.9.0-2
1.10.0-3
1.11.0-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-3857?

    CVE-2019-3857 is an integer overflow vulnerability discovered in libssh2 before 1.8.1.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-3857?

    CVE-2019-3857 has a severity level of 8.8 (high).

  • How does CVE-2019-3857 impact the affected software?

    CVE-2019-3857 could lead to an out of bounds write in the way SSH_MSG_CHANNEL_REQUEST packets with an exit signal are parsed, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute code on the client system.

  • Which versions of libssh2 are affected by CVE-2019-3857?

    Versions of libssh2 before 1.8.1 are affected by CVE-2019-3857.

  • How can I fix CVE-2019-3857?

    To fix CVE-2019-3857, you should update libssh2 to version 1.8.1 or later.

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