CVE-2019-12518

Anviz CrossChex access control management software 4.3.8.0 and 4.3.12 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow vulnerability

published December 2, 2019

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 98.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
51%
Percentile
98.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Heads up, access control just got a little less secure! Anviz CrossChex versions 4.3.8.0 and 4.3.12 are vulnerable to a sneaky buffer overflow. 🔥 Think of this like a suitcase that can be stuffed beyond its limit. If you push too much into it, the contents spill out, potentially exposing secrets that were meant to stay hidden. This buffer overflow lets attackers overflow critical memory areas, causing chaos! The consequences could be alarming! An attacker might exploit this vulnerability to alter program flow, leading to unauthorized access or even crashing the software entirely. This could expose sensitive information or render your access control system useless—definitely not a scenario anyone wants to face!

Put simply

Think of this like a suitcase that can be stuffed beyond its limit. If you push too much into it, the contents spill out, potentially exposing secrets that were meant to stay hidden. This buffer overflow lets attackers overflow critical memory areas, causing chaos! This vulnerability arises from improper handling of input data, which can be exploited by sending specially crafted inputs to the Access Control Management software, leading to a buffer overflow.

What to do

The consequences could be alarming! An attacker might exploit this vulnerability to alter program flow, leading to unauthorized access or even crashing the software entirely. This could expose sensitive information or render your access control system useless—definitely not a scenario anyone wants to face! To protect your system, update your Anviz CrossChex software to the latest version immediately. Implement strict input validation to prevent buffer overflow conditions and regularly review your security protocols. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Stay proactive, keep your systems updated, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.50738 · 98.9th percentile
Published
2019-12-02T16:49Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 DEC 16:49Z
    Anviz CrossChex access control management software 4.3.8.0 and 4.3.12 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow vulnerability
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