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MEDIUM

CVE-2019-7231

CVSS v3

5.7

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

6.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

Packages from OSV.dev and products from the vendors' CSAF advisories.

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Vendor advisories

  • ICSA-19-178-01 CISA1 known affected

    ABB PB610 Panel Builder 600

    PB610 Panel Builder 600 order code: 1SAP500900R0101 Versions 1.91 … 2.8.0.367 and prior

Full record on NVD

Description

The ABB IDAL FTP server is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when a long string is sent by an authenticated attacker. This overflow is handled, but terminates the process. An authenticated attacker can send a FTP command string of 472 bytes or more to overflow a buffer, causing an exception that terminates the server.

Technical details

Published
2019-06-24

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7231?

The ABB IDAL FTP server is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when a long string is sent by an authenticated attacker. This overflow is handled, but terminates the process. An authenticated attacker can send a FTP command string of 472 bytes or more to overflow a buffer, causing an exception that terminates the server.

Is CVE-2019-7231 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-7231 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 6.7% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-7231?

CVE-2019-7231 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.7 (MEDIUM severity).

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