Vulnerability Description
contrib/pmdb2diag/pmdb2diag.c in Rsyslog v8.1908.0 allows out-of-bounds access because the level length is mishandled.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rsyslog | Rsyslog | 8.1908.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/rsyslog/rsyslog/blob/v8-stable/ChangeLog
- https://github.com/rsyslog/rsyslog/pull/3875PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://github.com/rsyslog/rsyslog/blob/v8-stable/ChangeLog
- https://github.com/rsyslog/rsyslog/pull/3875PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-17040?
CVE-2019-17040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). contrib/pmdb2diag/pmdb2diag.c in Rsyslog v8.1908.0 allows out-of-bounds access because the level length is mishandled.
How severe is CVE-2019-17040?
CVE-2019-17040 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-17040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rsyslog Rsyslog.