#VU17674 Input validation error in gSOAP - CVE-2019-7659

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17674

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7659

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
gSOAP
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Genivia Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the HTTP cookie-handling component of Genivia gSOA it is used with a server application with the -DWITH_COOKIES flag enabled. A remote attacker can send a request that submits malicious input and cause the application to unexpectedly abort.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.8.75.

Vulnerable software versions

gSOAP: 2.7 - 2.8.74

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External links
https://www.genivia.com/advisory.html#Bug_in_gSOAP_versions_2.7.0_to_2.8.74_for_applications_built_with_the_WITH_COOKIES_flag_enabled_(Jan_14,_2019)

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.