CVE-2018-19416

CVE-2018-19416 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sysstat Project Sysstat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in sysstat 12.1.1. The remap_struct function in sa_common.c has an out-of-bounds read during a memmove call, as demonstrated by sadf.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19416?
An issue was discovered in sysstat 12.1.1. The remap_struct function in sa_common.c has an out-of-bounds read during a memmove call, as demonstrated by sadf.
How severe is CVE-2018-19416?
CVE-2018-19416 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-19416 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19416?
CVE-2018-19416 affects Sysstat Project Sysstat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19416?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-19416 published?
CVE-2018-19416 was published on 2018-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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