What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-19760?

CVE-2018-19760 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-19760?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-19760. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.1%.

Libconfuse CVE-2018-19760

HIGH

Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime (CWE-772)

2018-11-30 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Libconfuse

8.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 30, 2018 - 03:29 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

cfg_init in confuse.c in libConfuse 3.2.2 has a memory leak.

AnalysisAI

cfg_init in confuse.c in libConfuse 3.2.2 has a memory leak. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-772. Affected products include: Libconfuse Project Libconfuse.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.