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CVE-2019-5017

5.3 · MEDIUM

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module that enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and pote…

Published Jun 17, 2019CWE-200EPSS 2.12%

Overview

CVE-2019-5017 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 17, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the KCodes NetUSB.ko kernel module that enables the ReadySHARE Printer functionality of at least two NETGEAR Nighthawk Routers and potentially several other vendors/products. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can craft and send a packet containing an opcode that will trigger the kernel module to return several addresses. One of which can be used to calculate the dynamic base address of the module for further exploitation.

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/108827Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0776Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/108827Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0776

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5017?

CVE-2019-5017 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 17, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-5017?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-5017?

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-2019-5017?

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