CVE-2019-17040

contrib/pmdb2diag/pmdb2diag.c in Rsyslog v8.1908.0 allows out-of-bounds access because the level length is mishandled

published September 30, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
84.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ An out-of-bounds access flaw in Rsyslog's pmdb2diag could let attackers peek where they shouldn't! ๐Ÿ” Think of it like a waiter delivering your order to the wrong table, where they can see your personal details instead of just the food. That's how this mishandling of level lengths could expose sensitive info! While this vulnerability isn't currently exploited, the potential for accessing unauthorized data could lead to a serious breach if left unaddressed. An attacker could exploit this oversight to gain insights into system operations, which could be quite alarming for your data integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter delivering your order to the wrong table, where they can see your personal details instead of just the food. That's how this mishandling of level lengths could expose sensitive info! This vulnerability arises in Rsyslog version 8.1908.0 due to improper handling of level length in the pmdb2diag component, leading to out-of-bounds memory access.

What to do

While this vulnerability isn't currently exploited, the potential for accessing unauthorized data could lead to a serious breach if left unaddressed. An attacker could exploit this oversight to gain insights into system operations, which could be quite alarming for your data integrity! It's essential to review your deployment of Rsyslog and consider upgrading to a patched version. Stay vigilant by monitoring your logs for any unusual activity, and be prepared to apply security updates as they become available. You've got this! A little proactive maintenance can keep your systems secure and sound. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02415 ยท 84.0th percentile
Published
2019-09-30T13:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 SEP 13:06Z
    contrib/pmdb2diag/pmdb2diag.c in Rsyslog v8.1908.0 allows out-of-bounds access because the level length is mishandled
    cvelistv5