An integer overflow in curl's URL API results in a buffer overflow in libcurl 7.62.0 to and including 7.64.1
curl · curl
Official source article: Siemens SSA-398330 ↗. Check the applicable product and release in the original source.
3.7LowCVSS 3.0
Recommended action
Patch only the product branches with a verified fix
Low technical severity with public exploit material referenced by a structured source; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance. Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 5 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.
Published severityLow→Operational priority:Medium, raised one band.upgradedsince 4 Aug 2024
Evidence used
No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
A structured source references public exploit or proof-of-concept material.
The selected CVSS metric records a network-reachable, unauthenticated path with no user interaction.
EPSS is 5.66% for the current model date.
Compensating controls
Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
Increase monitoring for the attack path and post-exploitation behaviour described in the report.
Verification
Confirm that the asset runs curl curl and falls inside the recorded affected range.
Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Cross-source reconciliation
Remediation availability differs by product scope
Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 5 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.
Siemens ProductCERT: 5 affected or under-investigation product states without a fixed product state in the same current advisory
Distribution package intelligence
Release-specific package status
Alpine, Debian findings are scoped to the named distribution, release and source package. An absent finding does not mean a package is unaffected.
7 package states
Repository candidate not checked
A published vendor fix does not prove that a matching update is enabled and installable on a particular asset. Confirm the local package candidate before scheduling remediation.
Distribution release
Source package
Vendor state
Fixed version
Evidence
Alpine v3.23v3.23 · main
curl
Vendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.
Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.
The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.
SLES 15 SP1 CHOST Images for Amazon EC2
SLES 15 SP2 CHOST Images for Amazon EC2
SLES 15 SP4 CHOST Images for Amazon EC2
SLES 15 SP5 CHOST Images for Amazon EC2
SLES 15 SP1 CHOST Images for Google
SLES 15 SP2 CHOST Images for Google
SLES 15 SP4 CHOST Images for Google
SLES 15 SP5 CHOST Images for Google
SLES 15 SP1 CHOST Images for Microsoft Azure
SLES 15 SP2 CHOST Images for Microsoft Azure
SLES 15 SP4 CHOST Images for Microsoft Azure
SLES 15 SP5 CHOST Images for Microsoft Azure
Summary
An integer overflow in curl's URL API results in a buffer overflow in libcurl 7.62.0 to and including 7.64.1.
Remediation
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
CVE-2019-5435 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 3 · finalRed Hat Product Securitycurl: Integer overflows in curl_url_set() function
188 fixed
The vendor explicitly identifies these products or versions as containing the fix.
jbcs-httpd24-apr-0:1.6.3-104.jbcs.el6.i686 as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
jbcs-httpd24-apr-0:1.6.3-104.jbcs.el6.src as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
jbcs-httpd24-apr-0:1.6.3-104.jbcs.el6.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
jbcs-httpd24-apr-debuginfo-0:1.6.3-104.jbcs.el6.i686 as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
jbcs-httpd24-apr-debuginfo-0:1.6.3-104.jbcs.el6.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
jbcs-httpd24-apr-devel-0:1.6.3-104.jbcs.el6.i686 as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
jbcs-httpd24-apr-devel-0:1.6.3-104.jbcs.el6.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
jbcs-httpd24-apr-util-0:1.6.1-75.jbcs.el6.i686 as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
jbcs-httpd24-apr-util-0:1.6.1-75.jbcs.el6.src as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
jbcs-httpd24-apr-util-0:1.6.1-75.jbcs.el6.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
jbcs-httpd24-apr-util-debuginfo-0:1.6.1-75.jbcs.el6.i686 as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
jbcs-httpd24-apr-util-debuginfo-0:1.6.1-75.jbcs.el6.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services on RHEL 6 Server
Summary
An integer overflow in curl's URL API results in a buffer overflow in libcurl 7.62.0 to and including 7.64.1.
Remediation
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
An integer overflow in curl's URL API results in a buffer overflow in libcurl 7.62.0 to and including 7.64.1.
Remediation
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
Optional official sources
National CERT insights ?CERT means Computer Emergency Response Team; CSIRT is the closely related term Computer Security Incident Response Team.
Choose official national sources for this report. Each advisory shows its original language. Your selection is remembered on this device and included in shared links.
Official European source
ENISA European Vulnerability Database
Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.
1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier
EUVD-2019-15025
No EUVD known-exploited evidence
An integer overflow in curl's URL API results in a buffer overflow in libcurl 7.62.0 to and including 7.64.1.
EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
0.0
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionPatch only the product branches with a verified fix
Low technical severity with public exploit material referenced by a structured source; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance. Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 5 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.
Fix availability varies by product
01
What, why and how
An integer overflow in curl's URL API results in a buffer overflow in libcurl 7.62.0 to and including 7.64.1.
What
An integer overflow in curl's URL API results in a buffer overflow in libcurl 7.62.0 to and including 7.64.1.
Why
The product does not correctly calculate the size to be used when allocating a buffer, which could lead to a buffer overflow.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.
What
An integer overflow in curl's URL API results in a buffer overflow in libcurl 7.62.0 to and including 7.64.1.
Why
The product does not correctly calculate the size to be used when allocating a buffer, which could lead to a buffer overflow.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.
02
Exploit reality and attack path
CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.
Observed exploitation ?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No confirmed evidence
No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.
Public PoC / exploit material ?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.Reference recorded
A structured CVE source labels at least one public reference as exploit material. BlackTree has not independently validated that it is safe, reliable or weaponised.
Likely attack path
a network path → Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size → cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High: exploitation depends on specific conditions
Security boundary
Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
Weakness ?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness.
CWE-131: Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size. The product does not correctly calculate the size to be used when allocating a buffer, which could lead to a buffer overflow.
CVSS vector ?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.0: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.
AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACHighAttack complexity: Successful exploitation depends on specific conditions outside the attacker's direct control.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CNoneConfidentiality impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.INoneIntegrity impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.ALowAvailability impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.
Status ?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Use the product-specific evidence above. Patch only products with a verified fixed release, and keep every affected or under-investigation state without a matching fix in the remediation queue.
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04
Evidence and provenance
Published 28 May 2019 · Last source change 14 Oct 2026, 06:35 UTC · CWE-131 · Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size
CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceNIST NVD
EPSS source ?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.FIRST · tracked since 2026-09-01
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2019-15025
Product sourceVendor CSAF · SUSE Product Security Team
Remediation sourceVendor CSAF · SUSE Product Security Team
CWE sourceCNA
NVD statusNVD modified after enrichment
Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.
Vendor guidanceAuthoritative vendor guidance changed from advisory no longer present in the provider's current catalogue to remediation: access.redhat.com/CVE-2019-5435.
Before
advisory no longer present in the provider's current catalogue
Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
Before
curl: Fixed in 7.65.0 · Fixed: Update to V3.1.5 or later version
After
curl: Fixed in 7.65.0 · Fixed: An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
Before
Fixed in 7.65.0 · Fixed: Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
After
curl: Fixed in 7.65.0 · Fixed: An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
Before
curl: Fixed in 7.65.0 · Fixed: An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
After
curl: Fixed in 7.65.0 · Fixed: Update to V3.1.5 or later version
Vendor guidanceAuthoritative vendor guidance changed from remediation: access.redhat.com/CVE-2019-5435 to advisory no longer present in the provider's current catalogue.
Before
remediation: access.redhat.com/CVE-2019-5435
After
advisory no longer present in the provider's current catalogue
Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
Before
Fixed in 7.65.0 · Fixed: An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
After
Fixed in 7.65.0 · Fixed: Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
Before
Fixed in 7.65.0 · Fixed: No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
After
Fixed in 7.65.0 · Fixed: An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.