CVE-2019-5038 Memory corruption in Nest Labs
A stack-based buffer overflow in the Weave tool allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted TLV file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-5038?
CVE-2019-5038 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Nest Labs, published on 20 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the print-tlv command of Weave tool. A specially crafted weave TLV can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, resulting in code execution. An attacker can trigger this vulnerability by convincing the user to open a specially crafted Weave command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-5038?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openweave Openweave-Core.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5038?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-5038 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-2019-5038 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-5038 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Nest Labs
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wwxc-5h4g-q9j8.