HIGH

CVE-2019-16279

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

90.2%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A memory error in the function SSL_accept in nostromo nhttpd through 1.9.6 allows an attacker to trigger a denial of service via a crafted HTTP request.

Technical details

Published
10/14/2019

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16279?

A memory error in the function SSL_accept in nostromo nhttpd through 1.9.6 allows an attacker to trigger a denial of service via a crafted HTTP request.

Is CVE-2019-16279 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-16279 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 90.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-16279?

CVE-2019-16279 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2019-16279 affecting your environment?

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