What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-11360?

CVE-2019-11360 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.2 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-11360?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-11360. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-11360?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-11360. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Iptables CVE-2019-11360

MEDIUM

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2019-07-12 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow RCE Memory Corruption Iptables

4.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.2 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 12, 2019 - 14:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.2

DescriptionNVD

A buffer overflow in iptables-restore in netfilter iptables 1.8.2 allows an attacker to (at least) crash the program or potentially gain code execution via a specially crafted iptables-save file. This is related to add_param_to_argv in xshared.c.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. A buffer overflow in iptables-restore in netfilter iptables 1.8.2 allows an attacker to (at least) crash the program or potentially gain code execution via a specially crafted iptables-save file. This is related to add_param_to_argv in xshared.c. Affected products include: Netfilter Iptables.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).