CVE-2019-1708: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hjw3-6ghp-6f5f
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CVSS 8.6
CWE-404 CWE-401
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2019-1708 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.6) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2019-1708 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2019-1708
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hjw3-6ghp-6f5f
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.6
CWE Classification CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.6

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:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2019-1708

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-2019-1708, 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-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release, where the product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. 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

A vulnerability in the Internet Key Exchange Version 2 Mobility and Multihoming Protocol (MOBIKE) feature for the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to cause a memory leak or a reload of an affected device that leads to a denial of service (DoS) condition. The vulnerability is due to the incorrect processing of certain MOBIKE packets. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted MOBIKE packets to an affected device to be processed. A successful exploit could cause an affected device to continuously consume memory and eventually reload, resulting in a DoS condition. The MOBIKE feature is supported only for IPv4 addresses.

References

NVD — CVE-2019-1708 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1708
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190501-asa-ftd-ike-dos
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108166

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1708?
CVE-2019-1708 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2019-1708?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1708?
CVE-2019-1708 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.6 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2019-1708?
CVE-2019-1708 is classified under CWE-404: Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2019-1708?
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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