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CVE-2018-19017

8.8 · HIGH

Several use after free vulnerabilities have been identified in CX-Supervisor (Versions 3.42 and prior).

Published Jan 22, 2019CWE-416EPSS 2.40%

Overview

CVE-2018-19017 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Several use after free vulnerabilities have been identified in CX-Supervisor (Versions 3.42 and prior). When processing project files, the application fails to check if it is referencing freed memory. An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to exploit and execute code under the privileges of the application.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/106654Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-017-01Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/106654Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-017-01

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19017?

CVE-2018-19017 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-19017?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-19017?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-19017?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2018-19017 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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