CVE-2019-13451

In Xymon through 4.3.28, a buffer overflow vulnerability exists in history.c

published August 27, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow is lurking in Xymon's history.c file! Just like a package that bursts open when overloaded, this bug could cause unexpected behaviors. 🔥 Think of it like a library that keeps cramming more and more books onto already crowded shelves. Eventually, one little nudge could cause an avalanche of chaos! If an attacker manages to exploit this vulnerability, it could lead to crashes or unpredictable behavior in the application. While there's no known exploitation yet, imagine the frustration if your monitoring tools start misbehaving at the worst possible time!

Put simply

Think of it like a library that keeps cramming more and more books onto already crowded shelves. Eventually, one little nudge could cause an avalanche of chaos! This buffer overflow vulnerability in Xymon's history.c file allows for potentially dangerous memory corruption, which could disrupt normal operations if triggered.

What to do

If an attacker manages to exploit this vulnerability, it could lead to crashes or unpredictable behavior in the application. While there's no known exploitation yet, imagine the frustration if your monitoring tools start misbehaving at the worst possible time! To secure your Xymon installation, immediately update to version 4.3.29 or later, where this issue is resolved. It's also a good idea to review the application environment for any additional vulnerabilities. You've got this! With a quick update, you can keep your systems running smoothly and securely. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02425 · 84.1th percentile
Published
2019-08-27T16:37Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 AUG 16:37Z
    In Xymon through 4.3.28, a buffer overflow vulnerability exists in history.c
    cvelistv5