CVE-2019-5164
First published: Tue Dec 03 2019(Updated: )
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the ss-manager binary of Shadowsocks-libev 3.3.2. Specially crafted network packets sent to ss-manager can cause an arbitrary binary to run, resulting in code execution and privilege escalation. An attacker can send network packets to trigger this vulnerability.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Shadowsocks Shadowsocks-libev | =3.3.2 | |
| openSUSE Backports SLE | =15.0-sp1 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this exploit?
The vulnerability ID for this exploit is CVE-2019-5164.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-5164?
The severity of CVE-2019-5164 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-5164?
Shadowsocks-libev version 3.3.2 is affected by CVE-2019-5164.
How does CVE-2019-5164 work?
CVE-2019-5164 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges by sending specially crafted network packets to the ss-manager binary of Shadowsocks-libev.
How can I fix CVE-2019-5164?
To fix CVE-2019-5164, users should update to a patched version of Shadowsocks-libev or apply the necessary security patches provided by the vendor.
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