CVE-2019-3563CWE-126

Wangle's LineBasedFrameDecoder contains logic for identifying newlines which incorrectly advances a buffer, leading to a potential underflow

published April 29, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky logic flaw in Wangle's LineBasedFrameDecoder can lead to a buffer underflow! It's like a waiter accidentally spilling drinks because they misread the table layout. 🍽️ Imagine a restaurant where a waiter keeps filling glasses even when they've spilled over — that's our buffer mismanagement here! The waiter needs better training to avoid these messes, just as Wangle needs an update to handle its data correctly. This flaw could lead to unexpected behavior in your application, potentially causing crashes or erratic functionality. While no one is actively exploiting it, neglecting this issue might set the stage for future complications if left unaddressed.

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where a waiter keeps filling glasses even when they've spilled over — that's our buffer mismanagement here! The waiter needs better training to avoid these messes, just as Wangle needs an update to handle its data correctly. The vulnerability in Wangle's LineBasedFrameDecoder arises from incorrect logic when identifying newlines, which causes the buffer to advance improperly, resulting in a potential underflow.

What to do

This flaw could lead to unexpected behavior in your application, potentially causing crashes or erratic functionality. While no one is actively exploiting it, neglecting this issue might set the stage for future complications if left unaddressed. To fix this, upgrade to version 2019.04.22.00 or later of Wangle. Regularly check your dependencies for updates to stay resilient against such issues. You've got this! With the right update, your application will be better protected than ever! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01709 · 77.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-126 · Buffer Over-read
Published
2019-04-29T15:32Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 APR 15:32Z
    Wangle's LineBasedFrameDecoder contains logic for identifying newlines which incorrectly advances a buffer, leading to a potential underflow
    cvelistv5