CVE-2019-8961: High severity flexera flexnet publisher vulnerability
A Denial of Service vulnerability related to stack exhaustion has been identified in FlexNet Publisher lmadmin.exe 11.16.2. Because the message reading function calls itself recursively given a certain condition in the received message, an unauthenticated remote attacker can repeatedly send messages of that type to cause a stack exhaustion condition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-8961?
CVE-2019-8961 is a Denial of Service vulnerability related to stack exhaustion in FlexNet Publisher lmadmin.exe 11.16.2.
How severe is CVE-2019-8961?
CVE-2019-8961 has a severity value of 7.5, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2019-8961 affect FlexNet Publisher?
CVE-2019-8961 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to repeatedly send messages, leading to stack exhaustion and causing a Denial of Service in FlexNet Publisher lmadmin.exe 11.16.2.
How can I fix CVE-2019-8961?
To fix CVE-2019-8961, it is recommended to update FlexNet Publisher to a version that has remediated this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8961?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-8961 in the Flexera Community Knowledge Base.