Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in GNU Wget 1.20.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) or may execute an arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Wget | <= 1.20.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN25261088/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2979
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3168
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-19
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K14560101
- https://www.gnu.org/software/wget/Product
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN25261088/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2979
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3168
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-19
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K14560101
- https://www.gnu.org/software/wget/Product
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-5953?
CVE-2019-5953 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Buffer overflow in GNU Wget 1.20.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service (DoS) or may execute an arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2019-5953?
CVE-2019-5953 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-2019-5953?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Wget.