CVE-2019-7659 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

Genivia gSOAP versions 2.7.x and 2.8.x before 2.8.75 are vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack due to a specific flag configuration.

Understanding CVE-2019-7659

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Genivia gSOAP versions that could lead to denial-of-service attacks.

What is CVE-2019-7659?

Users of Genivia gSOAP versions 2.7.x and 2.8.x before 2.8.75 are at risk of a denial-of-service attack if the server application is built with the -DWITH_COOKIES flag.
The vulnerability affects the libgsoapck/libgsoapck++ and libgsoapssl/libgsoapssl++ libraries.

The Impact of CVE-2019-7659

The vulnerability may result in the application being aborted or experiencing other unspecified impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-7659

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service or other unspecified impacts.

Affected Systems and Versions

Genivia gSOAP versions 2.7.x and 2.8.x before 2.8.75 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability arises when a server application is constructed using the -DWITH_COOKIES flag.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protective measures to address CVE-2019-7659.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Genivia gSOAP to version 2.8.75 or newer to mitigate the vulnerability.
Disable the -DWITH_COOKIES flag if possible to prevent exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor for security advisories and updates from Genivia.
Implement secure coding practices to reduce the risk of similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Genivia to address security issues.