HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2019-3857

An integer overflow flaw which could lead to an out of bounds write was discovered in libssh2 before 1.8.1 in the way SSH_MSG_CHANNEL_REQUEST packets with an exit signal are parsed. A remote attacker ...

Vulnerability Description

An integer overflow flaw which could lead to an out of bounds write was discovered in libssh2 before 1.8.1 in the way SSH_MSG_CHANNEL_REQUEST packets with an exit signal are parsed. A remote attacker who compromises a SSH server may be able to execute code on the client system when a user connects to the server.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Libssh2Libssh2>= 1.2.8, <= 1.8.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0
NetappOntap Select Deploy Administration Utility-
OpensuseLeap15.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux8.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0
FedoraprojectFedora28
OraclePeoplesoft Enterprise Peopletools8.56

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-3857?

CVE-2019-3857 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An integer overflow flaw which could lead to an out of bounds write was discovered in libssh2 before 1.8.1 in the way SSH_MSG_CHANNEL_REQUEST packets with an exit signal are parsed. A remote attacker ...

How severe is CVE-2019-3857?

CVE-2019-3857 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-3857?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libssh2 Libssh2, Debian Debian Linux, Netapp Ontap Select Deploy Administration Utility, Opensuse Leap, Redhat Enterprise Linux.