CVE-2019-3996: High severity elog vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2019
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Updated

ELOG 3.1.4-57bea22 and below can be used as an HTTP GET request proxy when unauthenticated remote attackers send crafted HTTP POST requests.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Elog Project Elog<=3.1.4-57bea22
Fedoraproject Fedora=30
Fedoraproject Fedora=31

Event History

Dec 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3996?

The severity of CVE-2019-3996 is high with a CVSS score of 6.5.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-3996?

ELOG 3.1.4-57bea22 and below, Fedora 30, and Fedora 31 are affected by CVE-2019-3996.

3

How can unauthenticated remote attackers exploit CVE-2019-3996?

Unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit CVE-2019-3996 by sending crafted HTTP POST requests to use ELOG as an HTTP GET request proxy.

4

Are there any fixes available for CVE-2019-3996?

Yes, it is recommended to update ELOG to a version higher than 3.1.4-57bea22 to mitigate CVE-2019-3996.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-3996?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-3996 at the following references: [Link 1](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2IN3FP6VXYSD4OMUCFZNOL7MKPWRQFAL/), [Link 2](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4IAS4HI24H2ERKBZTDEVJ3LEQEFWYSCT/), [Link 3](https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2019-53).

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