CVE-2019-8996 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 21 Feb 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in the set command allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-8996?

CVE-2019-8996 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Signiant Manager+Agents before 13.5, the implementation of the set command has a Buffer Overflow.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8996?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Signiant Manager\+agents.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8996?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8996 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-2019-8996 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8996 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ggjj-5q4c-mg3j.