CVE-2019-5039: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 20, 2019
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Updated

An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the ASN1 certificate writing functionality of Openweave-core version 4.0.2. A specially crafted weave certificate can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, resulting in code execution. An attacker can craft a weave certificate to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Openweave Openweave-core=4.0.2

Event History

Aug 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-5039?

CVE-2019-5039 is an exploitable command execution vulnerability in the ASN1 certificate writing functionality of Openweave-core version 4.0.2.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-5039?

CVE-2019-5039 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2019-5039?

Openweave-core version 4.0.2 is affected by CVE-2019-5039.

4

What is the CWE classification for CVE-2019-5039?

CVE-2019-5039 has CWE classifications 119, 787, and 122.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-5039?

To fix CVE-2019-5039, users should update to a patched version of Openweave-core or apply a provided security patch.

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