CVE-2019-25548: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g2vx-5j3p-8xhf
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CVSS 6.2
CWE-466
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-25548 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.2) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-466: Return of Pointer Value Outside of Expected Range) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when a function can return a pointer to memory that is outside of the buffer that the pointer is expected to reference.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2019-25548 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-25548
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g2vx-5j3p-8xhf
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.2
CWE Classification CWE-466: Return of Pointer Value Outside of Expected Range
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2019-25548

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2019-25548, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-466: Return of Pointer Value Outside of Expected Range, where a function can return a pointer to memory that is outside of the buffer that the pointer is expected to reference. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

BlueStacks 4.80.0.1060 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by submitting oversized input to the search field. Attackers can paste a buffer of 100,000 'A' characters into the search field and trigger a search operation to cause the application to crash.

References

NVD — CVE-2019-25548 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-25548
www.bluestacks.com WEB
https://www.bluestacks.com
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46893 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46893
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bluestac... WEB
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/bluestacks-denial-of-service-via-search-field

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-25548?
CVE-2019-25548 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-466: Return of Pointer Value Outside of Expected Range.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2019-25548?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-25548?
CVE-2019-25548 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.2 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-25548?
CVE-2019-25548 is classified under CWE-466: Return of Pointer Value Outside of Expected Range (A function can return a pointer to memory that is outside of the buffer that the pointer is expected to reference.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-25548?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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