Vulnerability Description
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the ss-manager binary of Shadowsocks-libev 3.3.2. Specially crafted network packets sent to ss-manager can cause an arbitrary binary to run, resulting in code execution and privilege escalation. An attacker can send network packets to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Shadowsocks | Shadowsocks-Libev | 3.3.2 |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00023.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00061.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0958ExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00023.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00061.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0958ExploitMitigationThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5164?
CVE-2019-5164 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the ss-manager binary of Shadowsocks-libev 3.3.2. Specially crafted network packets sent to ss-manager can cause an arbitrary binary to run, resul...
How severe is CVE-2019-5164?
CVE-2019-5164 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-5164?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Shadowsocks Shadowsocks-Libev, Opensuse Backports Sle, Opensuse Leap.