CVE-2019-8996

In Signiant Manager+Agents before 13.5, the implementation of the set command has a Buffer Overflow

published February 21, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A curious buffer overflow lurks in Signiant Manager+Agents before version 13.5, just waiting for someone to discover its potential! Think of it like a restaurant that overfills cups during service — one overflow could cause a serious spill, leading to chaos in the kitchen! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to crash the application or potentially execute arbitrary code, causing havoc in your network. Imagine a well-orchestrated dinner turning into a slippery mess — that's the kind of damage a buffer overflow can unleash!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that overfills cups during service — one overflow could cause a serious spill, leading to chaos in the kitchen! This vulnerability arises from the implementation of the set command in Signiant Manager+Agents, which does not properly handle buffer sizes, leading to overflow. This flaw can be weaponized to disrupt service or run unauthorized code.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to crash the application or potentially execute arbitrary code, causing havoc in your network. Imagine a well-orchestrated dinner turning into a slippery mess — that's the kind of damage a buffer overflow can unleash! To protect your system, update Signiant Manager+Agents to version 13.5 or later as soon as possible. Regularly review and apply patches to keep your software secure. Additionally, conduct a security audit to ensure other components are not similarly vulnerable. You've got this! By staying vigilant and applying these updates, you'll keep your system secure and running smoothly. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01636 · 76.1th percentile
Published
2019-02-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 FEB 00:00Z
    In Signiant Manager+Agents before 13.5, the implementation of the set command has a Buffer Overflow
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