Vulnerability identifier: #VU17664

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7732

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LIVE555 Media Server
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Live Networks

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform DoS attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak when multiple instances of a single field exist within a setup packet. A remote attacker can send a malicious setup packet and perform denial of service attack.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

LIVE555 Media Server: 0.95

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External links
http://github.com/rgaufman/live555/issues/20

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.