libIEC61850 1.4.0 string_utilities.c StringUtils_createStringFromBuffer resource consumption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in libIEC61850 1.4.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function StringUtils_createStringFromBuffer of the file common/string_utilities.c. Performing a manipulation results in resource consumption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-19958. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libIEC61850 1.4.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function StringUtils_createStringFromBuffer of the file common/string_utilities.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource consumption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-400. The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource, thereby enabling an actor to influence the amount of resources consumed, eventually leading to the exhaustion of available resources. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In libIEC61850 1.4.0, StringUtils_createStringFromBuffer in common/string_utilities.c has an integer signedness issue that could lead to an attempted excessive memory allocation and denial of service.

The weakness was published 12/24/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-19958 since 12/24/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entry is available at VDB-147704. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

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libIEC61850

Version

1.4.0

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Class: Resource consumption
CWE: CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/24/2019 🔍
12/24/2019 +0 days 🔍
12/25/2019 +1 days 🔍
03/16/2024 +1543 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 198
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-19958 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-19958
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-147705
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/25/2019 10:01
Updated: 03/16/2024 18:33
Changes: 12/25/2019 10:01 (36), 12/25/2019 10:06 (17), 03/16/2024 18:33 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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