Vulnerability Description
NordVPN 6.19.6 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string in the email input field. Attackers can paste a buffer of 100,000 characters into the email field during login to trigger an application crash.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nordvpn | Nordvpn | <= 6.19.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://downloads.nordcdn.com/apps/windows/10/NordVPN/latest/NordVPNSetup.exeBroken Link
- https://nordvpn.com/Product
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46343ExploitVDB Entry
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/nordvpn-denial-of-service-via-email-field-bThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-25572?
CVE-2019-25572 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). NordVPN 6.19.6 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting an excessively long string in the email input field. Attackers can paste a ...
How severe is CVE-2019-25572?
CVE-2019-25572 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-25572?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nordvpn Nordvpn.