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CVE-2019-5278

6.5 · MEDIUM

There is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Advanced Packages feature of the Gauss100 OLTP database in CampusInsight before V100R019C00SPC200.

Published Dec 13, 2019CWE-125EPSS 0.63%

Overview

CVE-2019-5278 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 13, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

There is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Advanced Packages feature of the Gauss100 OLTP database in CampusInsight before V100R019C00SPC200. Attackers who gain the specific permission can use this vulnerability by sending elaborate SQL statements to the database. Successful exploit of this vulnerability may cause the database to crash.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5278?

CVE-2019-5278 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 13, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2019-5278?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-5278?

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.

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