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CVE-2019-6536

7.8 · HIGH

Opening a specially crafted LCDS LAquis SCADA before 4.3.1.71 ELS file may result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer, which may allow an attacker to execute remote code in the context o…

Published Mar 27, 2019CWE-787EPSS 1.21%

Overview

CVE-2019-6536 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 27, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Opening a specially crafted LCDS LAquis SCADA before 4.3.1.71 ELS file may result in a write past the end of an allocated buffer, which may allow an attacker to execute remote code in the context of the current process.

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

Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-073-01Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-307/Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-073-01Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-307/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6536?

CVE-2019-6536 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 27, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-6536?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-6536?

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-2019-6536?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2019-6536 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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