Vulnerability Description
A user-supplied regular expression in Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer Plugin 1.24.1 and earlier was processed in a way that wasn't interruptible, allowing attackers to have Jenkins evaluate a regular expression without the ability to interrupt this process.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jenkins | Build Failure Analyzer | <= 1.24.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/17/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-12-17/#SECURITY-1651Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/12/17/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-12-17/#SECURITY-1651Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-16555?
CVE-2019-16555 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A user-supplied regular expression in Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer Plugin 1.24.1 and earlier was processed in a way that wasn't interruptible, allowing attackers to have Jenkins evaluate a regular e...
How severe is CVE-2019-16555?
CVE-2019-16555 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-16555?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jenkins Build Failure Analyzer.