CVE-2019-11859
CVE-2019-11859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sierrawireless Aleos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-120.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Sierrawireless Aleos
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A buffer overflow exists in the SMS handler API of ALEOS before 4.13.0, 4.9.5, 4.9.4 that may allow code execution as root.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-11859?
- A buffer overflow exists in the SMS handler API of ALEOS before 4.13.0, 4.9.5, 4.9.4 that may allow code execution as root.
- How severe is CVE-2019-11859?
- CVE-2019-11859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2019-11859 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-11859?
- CVE-2019-11859 affects Sierrawireless Aleos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-11859?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-11859 published?
- CVE-2019-11859 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:sierrawireless:aleos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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