CVE-2019-16641 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.4 Published 16 Jul 2024 Updated 12 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in the Ruijie EG-2000 gateway allows attackers to bypass authentication and log in to any account without a password.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-16641?

CVE-2019-16641 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was found on the Ruijie EG-2000 series gateway. There is a buffer overflow in client.so. Consequently, an attacker can use login.php to login to any account, without providing its password. This affects EG-2000SE EG_RGOS 11.1(1)B1.

Weakness: CWE-121

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16641?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ruijie Eg-2000se Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16641?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16641 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-16641 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2019-16641 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v558-hc45-fcjv.