CVE-2019-3855: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hhcg-w86v-64g8
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-190 CWE-787
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-3855 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. this occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. when this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2019-3855 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-3855
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hhcg-w86v-64g8
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2019-3855

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-2019-3855, 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-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound, where the product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. this occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. when this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number. 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

An integer overflow flaw which could lead to an out of bounds write was discovered in libssh2 before 1.8.1 in the way packets are read from the server. A remote attacker who compromises a SSH server may be able to execute code on the client system when a user connects to the server.

References

seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Sep/42
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/03/18/3
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107485
NVD — CVE-2019-3855 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-3855
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html
www.libssh2.org/cve-2019-3855.html WEB
https://www.libssh2.org/CVE-2019-3855.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4431
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.broadcom.com/support/fibre-channel-networking/security-advisories/brocade-security-advisory-2019-767
support.apple.com/kb/ht210609 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT210609
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190327-0005
seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/sep/49 WEB
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/49
seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/mar/25 WEB
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Mar/25
seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/apr/25 WEB
https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Apr/25
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XCWEA5ZCLKRDUK62QVVYMFWLWKOPX3LO
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/M7IF3LNHOA75O4WZWIHJLIRMA5LJUED3
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6LUNHPW64IGCASZ4JQ2J5KDXNZN53DWW
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5DK6VO2CEUTAJFYIKWNZKEKYMYR3NO2O
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XCWEA5ZCLKRDUK62QVVYMFWLWKOPX3LO
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/M7IF3LNHOA75O4WZWIHJLIRMA5LJUED3
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6LUNHPW64IGCASZ4JQ2J5KDXNZN53DWW
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/packa... WEB
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5DK6VO2CEUTAJFYIKWNZKEKYMYR3NO2O
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce... WEB
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00032.html
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-398330.html
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3855
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:23... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2399
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:19... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1943
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:17... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1791
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:16... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1652
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:11... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1175
access.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2019:06... WEB
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0679
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-03/msg00040.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00003.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152136/Slackware-Security-Advisory-libssh2-Updates.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3855?
CVE-2019-3855 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2019-3855?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-3855?
CVE-2019-3855 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-3855?
CVE-2019-3855 is classified under CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound (The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This occurs when an integer value is incremented to a value that is too large to store in the associated representation. When this occurs, the value may become a very small or negative number.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-3855?
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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