CVE-2019-5152: High severity shadowsocks vulnerability

Published Dec 18, 2019
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Updated

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the network packet handling functionality of Shadowsocks-libev 3.3.2. When utilizing a Stream Cipher, a specially crafted set of network packets can cause an outbound connection from the server, resulting in information disclosure. An attacker can send arbitrary packets to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
shadowsocks shadowsocks-libev=3.3.2

Event History

Dec 18, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-5152?

CVE-2019-5152 is an information disclosure vulnerability that exists in the network packet handling functionality of Shadowsocks-libev 3.3.2.

2

How does CVE-2019-5152 impact the Shadowsocks-libev software?

CVE-2019-5152 can allow an attacker to cause an outbound connection from the server, resulting in information disclosure.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5152?

CVE-2019-5152 has a severity rating of 7.4 (High).

4

Which version of Shadowsocks-libev is affected by CVE-2019-5152?

CVE-2019-5152 affects Shadowsocks-libev version 3.3.2.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-5152?

To fix CVE-2019-5152, it is recommended to update Shadowsocks-libev to a version that has addressed the vulnerability.

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