What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16161?

CVE-2019-16161 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-16161?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-16161. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-16161?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-16161. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Onigmo CVE-2019-16161

HIGH

NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)

2019-09-09 cve@mitre.org

Null Pointer Dereference Denial Of Service Onigmo

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 09, 2019 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

Onigmo through 6.2.0 has a NULL pointer dereference in onig_error_code_to_str because of fetch_token in regparse.c.

AnalysisAI

Onigmo through 6.2.0 has a NULL pointer dereference in onig_error_code_to_str because of fetch_token in regparse.c. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476), which allows attackers to crash the application by dereferencing a null pointer. Onigmo through 6.2.0 has a NULL pointer dereference in onig_error_code_to_str because of fetch_token in regparse.c. Affected products include: K-Takata Onigmo. Version information: through 6.2.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Check pointers before dereferencing. Use static analysis tools to detect null pointer paths.