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Full vulnerability report · 2019
CVE-2019-5436High confidence

A heap buffer overflow in the TFTP receiving code allows for DoS or arbitrary code execution in libcurl versions 7.19.4 through 7.64.1

curl · curl

Official source article: Siemens SSA-398330 ↗. Check the applicable product and release in the original source.

7.8HighCVSS 3.1
Recommended action
Patch only the product branches with a verified fix

High 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
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Operational reassessment

Published severity in operational context

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Published severityHighOperational priority:High, unchanged from published severity.unchanged

Evidence used

  • No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
  • A structured source references public exploit or proof-of-concept material.
  • Exploitation requires an existing local or physical foothold with privileges.
  • EPSS is 49.74% for the current model date.

Compensating controls

  • Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
  • Restrict local access and enforce least privilege on affected hosts.
  • Increase monitoring for the attack path and post-exploitation behaviour described in the report.

Verification

  1. Confirm that the asset runs curl curl and falls inside the recorded affected range.
  2. Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
  3. Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
  4. Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Mitigation target: Within 30 daysRemediation target: Within 180 days

This automated reassessment organises public evidence. It does not know asset exposure, business impact or control effectiveness and does not replace CVSS or a human risk decision.

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.

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 releaseSource packageVendor stateFixed versionEvidence
Alpine v3.23v3.23 · maincurlVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.7.65.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.22v3.22 · maincurlVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.7.65.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Alpine v3.21v3.21 · maincurlVendor fix publishedAlpine records a security fix at this version. An absent entry does not mean the package is unaffected.7.65.0-r0Alpine Security Database ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian trixietrixie · sourcecurlVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.7.64.0-4Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian bookwormbookworm · sourcecurlVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.7.64.0-4Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian forkyforky · sourcecurlVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.7.64.0-4Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Debian sidsid · sourcecurlVendor fix publishedDebian records a fixed source-package version for this release.7.64.0-4Debian Security Tracker ↗Source updated 23 Oct 2026
Direct vendor intelligence

Authoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories

Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.

2 current · 1 archived
CVE-2019-5436 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 55 · interimSUSE Product Security TeamCVE-2019-5436
74 known affected

The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.

  • curl as component of HPE Helion OpenStack 8
  • libcurl4 as component of HPE Helion OpenStack 8
  • libcurl4-32bit as component of HPE Helion OpenStack 8
  • curl as component of SUSE CaaS Platform 4.0
  • libcurl-devel as component of SUSE CaaS Platform 4.0
  • libcurl4 as component of SUSE CaaS Platform 4.0
  • libcurl4-32bit as component of SUSE CaaS Platform 4.0
  • curl as component of SUSE Enterprise Storage 6
  • curl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12 SP2
  • libcurl4 as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12 SP2
  • libcurl4-32bit as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12 SP2
  • curl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 12 SP4
Summary
A heap buffer overflow in the TFTP receiving code allows for DoS or arbitrary code execution in libcurl versions 7.19.4 through 7.64.1.
Remediation
To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".
SSA-398330 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 19 · interimSiemens ProductCERTCVE-2019-5436
5 known affected

The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.

  • SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AB0) >= V3.1.0 < V3.1.5
  • SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4AX00-1AC0) >= V3.1.0 < V3.1.5
  • SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AB0) >= V3.1.0 < V3.1.5
  • SIMATIC S7-1500 CPU 1518F-4 PN/DP MFP (6ES7518-4FX00-1AC0) >= V3.1.0 < V3.1.5
  • SIPLUS S7-1500 CPU 1518-4 PN/DP MFP (6AG1518-4AX00-4AC0) >= V3.1.0 < V3.1.5
Summary
A heap buffer overflow in the TFTP receiving code allows for DoS or arbitrary code execution in libcurl versions 7.19.4 through 7.64.1.
Remediation
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
CVE-2019-5436 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 3 · finalRed Hat Product Securitycurl: TFTP receive heap buffer overflow in tftp_receive_packet() functionNo longer in the provider’s current catalogue
9 known affected

The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.

  • curl as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • curl.src as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • libcurl as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • libcurl-devel as a component of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • jbcs-httpd24-curl as a component of Red Hat JBoss Core Services
  • httpd24-curl as a component of Red Hat Software Collections
  • httpd24-curl.src as a component of Red Hat Software Collections
  • httpd24-libcurl as a component of Red Hat Software Collections
  • httpd24-libcurl-devel as a component of Red Hat Software Collections
Summary
A heap buffer overflow in the TFTP receiving code allows for DoS or arbitrary code execution in libcurl versions 7.19.4 through 7.64.1.
Remediation
For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Optional official sources

National CERT insights
?CERT means Computer Emergency Response Team; CSIRT is the closely related term Computer Security Incident Response Team.

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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-2019-15026

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

A heap buffer overflow in the TFTP receiving code allows for DoS or arbitrary code execution in libcurl versions 7.19.4 through 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
7.8 · CVSS 3.1
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionPatch only the product branches with a verified fix

High 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

A heap buffer overflow in the TFTP receiving code allows for DoS or arbitrary code execution in libcurl versions 7.19.4 through 7.64.1.

What

A heap buffer overflow in the TFTP receiving code allows for DoS or arbitrary code execution in libcurl versions 7.19.4 through 7.64.1.

Why

A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().

How

An attacker operating through local access may attempt exploitation with low privileges. If successful, the issue may execute code or commands in the affected security context.

What

A heap buffer overflow in the TFTP receiving code allows for DoS or arbitrary code execution in libcurl versions 7.19.4 through 7.64.1.

Why

A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().

How

An attacker operating through local access may attempt exploitation with low privileges. If successful, the issue may execute code or commands in the affected security context.

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
local access → Heap-based Buffer Overflow → execute code or commands in the affected security context
Attack surface
Local
Privileges required
Low: a basic authenticated account is required
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
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-122 ↗

CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().

CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVLocalAttack vector: The attacker needs local access to the vulnerable system.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRLowPrivileges required: The attacker needs basic user-level privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CHighConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.IHighIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.AHighAvailability impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
After compromise, an attacker may use built-in shells, scripting engines, scheduled tasks and native network utilities for discovery, persistence or movement. This is a plausible LoTL path, not evidence that it has occurred for every attack.
Remote code executionCWE-122Public exploit reference
A

Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2019-15026Official EUVD mapping

A heap buffer overflow in the TFTP receiving code allows for DoS or arbitrary code execution in libcurl versions 7.19.4 through 7.64.1.

Official EUVD record ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2026-0180Dell Data Protection Advisor: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Dell Data Protection Advisor ausnutzen, um beliebigen Code auszuführen, einen Denial-of-Service-Zustand zu erzeugen, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen und nicht näher spezifizierte Angriffe zu starten.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2026-4026Red Hat OpenShift: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in Red Hat OpenShift ausnutzen, um die Vertraulichkeit, Verfügbarkeit und Integrität zu gefährden.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2023-1639cURL: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein entfernter, anonymer Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in cURL ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen.

Official advisory ↗
CISA · English · ICSA-23-348-10Siemens SIMATIC S7-1500

A heap buffer overflow in the TFTP receiving code allows for DoS or arbitrary code execution in libcurl versions 7.19.4 through 7.64.1.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2023-AVI-1015Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Siemens

.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-3859 Référence CVE CVE-2019-3860 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-3860 Référence CVE CVE-2019-3861 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-3861 Référence CVE CVE-2019-3862 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-3862 Référence CVE CVE-2019-3863 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-3863 Référence CVE CVE-2019-5018 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-5018 Référence CVE CVE-2019-5094 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-5094 Référence CVE CVE-2019-5188 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-5188 Référence CVE CVE-2019-5435 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-5435 Référence CVE CVE-2019-5436 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-5436 Référence CVE CVE-2019-5443 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-5443 Référence CVE CVE-2019-5481 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-5481 Référence CVE CVE-2019-5482 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-5482 Référence CVE CVE-2019-6109 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-6109 Référence CVE CVE-2019-6110 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-6110 Référence CVE CVE-2019-6111 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-6111 Référence CVE CVE-2019-6488 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-6488 Référence CVE CVE-2019-7309 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-7309 Ré

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2022-AVI-168Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits IBM

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans les produits IBM. Certaines d'entre elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une exécution de code arbitraire à distance, un déni de service à distance et un contournement de la politique de sécurité.

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2019-004875libcurl における境界外書き込みに関する脆弱性

libcurl には、境界外書き込みに関する脆弱性が存在します。

Official advisory ↗
03

Patch and workaround

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.
Fix availability varies by product
Affected
Fixed
Update to V3.1.5 or later version
Action
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. Limit untrusted access and use least privilege until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 28 May 2019 · Last source change 14 Oct 2026, 06:35 UTC · CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow

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-2019-15026
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.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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  1. Vendor guidanceAuthoritative vendor guidance changed: added remediation: openwall.com/6; removed patch: cert-portal.siemens.com/ssa-398330.html; removed remediation: cert-portal.siemens.com/ssa-398330.html.
    Before
    patch: cert-portal.siemens.com/ssa-398330.html · patch: curl.haxx.se/CVE-2019-5436.html · patch: openwall.com/6 · 2 more references
    After
    patch: curl.haxx.se/CVE-2019-5436.html · patch: openwall.com/6 · patch: oracle.com/cpuoct2019-5072832.html · 1 more references
    openwall.com ↗
  2. 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.
    CNA ↗
  3. Vendor guidanceAuthoritative vendor guidance changed: added remediation: openwall.com/6; removed remediation: access.redhat.com/CVE-2019-5436.
    Before
    patch: curl.haxx.se/CVE-2019-5436.html · patch: openwall.com/6 · patch: oracle.com/cpuoct2019-5072832.html · 1 more references
    After
    patch: curl.haxx.se/CVE-2019-5436.html · patch: openwall.com/6 · patch: oracle.com/cpuoct2019-5072832.html · 1 more references
    openwall.com ↗
  4. Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
    Before
    Fixed in 7.65.0 · Fixed: For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, 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.
    CNA ↗
  5. 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
    Siemens ProductCERT ↗
  6. Vendor guidanceAuthoritative vendor guidance changed from remediation: access.redhat.com/CVE-2019-5436 to advisory no longer present in the provider's current catalogue.
    Before
    remediation: access.redhat.com/CVE-2019-5436
    After
    advisory no longer present in the provider's current catalogue
    Red Hat Product Security ↗
  7. 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: For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
    Red Hat Product Security ↗
  8. ENISA EUVD mappingEUVD-2019-15026 was added to the official ENISA EUVD mapping for this CVE.
    Before
    not recorded
    After
    {"euvdId":"EUVD-2019-15026"}
    ENISA EUVD ↗
  9. Vendor guidanceAuthoritative vendor guidance changed: added patch: curl.haxx.se/CVE-2019-5436.html; added patch: openwall.com/6; removed vendor advisory: debian.org/dsa-4633; removed vendor advisory: lists.fedoraproject.org/SMG3V4VTX2SE3EW3HQTN3DDLQBTORQC2; 2 further additions; 3 further removals.
    Before
    vendor advisory: debian.org/dsa-4633 · vendor advisory: lists.fedoraproject.org/SMG3V4VTX2SE3EW3HQTN3DDLQBTORQC2 · vendor advisory: lists.opensuse.org/msg00008.html · 2 more references
    After
    patch: curl.haxx.se/CVE-2019-5436.html · patch: openwall.com/6 · patch: oracle.com/cpuoct2019-5072832.html · 1 more references
    openwall.com ↗
  10. 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.
    CNA ↗
  11. Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Awaiting fix to Patch available.
    Before
    Awaiting fix
    After
    Patch available
    openwall.com ↗
  12. Public exploit evidencePublic exploit evidence changed from No public exploit to Public exploit reference.
    Before
    No public exploit
    After
    Public exploit reference
    curl.haxx.se ↗
  13. CVSS scoreCVSS scoring authority changed from CISA ADP to NIST NVD; the displayed base score remained 7.8.
    Before
    7.8 (CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP · CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
    After
    7.8 (CVSS 3.1 · NIST NVD · CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
    NIST NVD ↗
  14. Catalogue recordCVE added to the BlackTree catalogue.
    CNA ↗
Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
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.
Free version - for non-commercial use only.CVE-2019-5436 · cve.blacktree.nl