What is CVE-2019-5096?

CVE-2019-5096 is an exploitable code execution vulnerability in the GoAhead web server application.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5096?

The severity of CVE-2019-5096 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.

Which versions of GoAhead are affected by CVE-2019-5096?

Versions 3.6.5, 4.1.1, and 5.0.1 of GoAhead are affected by CVE-2019-5096.

How can CVE-2019-5096 be exploited?

CVE-2019-5096 can be exploited through a specially crafted HTTP request that triggers a use-after-free condition.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-5096?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2019-5096 is available. It is recommended to update to a patched version of GoAhead.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2019-5096

critical

9.8

CWE

416

3/12/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-5096: Use After Free

First published: Tue Dec 03 2019(Updated: )

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the processing of multi-part/form-data requests within the base GoAhead web server application in versions v5.0.1, v.4.1.1 and v3.6.5. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to a use-after-free condition during the processing of this request that can be used to corrupt heap structures that could lead to full code execution. The request can be unauthenticated in the form of GET or POST requests, and does not require the requested resource to exist on the server.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Embedthis GoAhead Web Server	=3.6.5
Embedthis GoAhead Web Server	=4.1.1
Embedthis GoAhead Web Server	=5.0.1

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Reference Links

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0888

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5096?
CVE-2019-5096 is an exploitable code execution vulnerability in the GoAhead web server application.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5096?
The severity of CVE-2019-5096 is critical, with a CVSS score of 9.8.
Which versions of GoAhead are affected by CVE-2019-5096?
Versions 3.6.5, 4.1.1, and 5.0.1 of GoAhead are affected by CVE-2019-5096.
How can CVE-2019-5096 be exploited?
CVE-2019-5096 can be exploited through a specially crafted HTTP request that triggers a use-after-free condition.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-5096?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2019-5096 is available. It is recommended to update to a patched version of GoAhead.

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