CVE-2019-15549

CVE-2019-15549 is a high-severity vulnerability in Asn1 Der Project Asn1 Der with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in the asn1_der crate before 0.6.2 for Rust. Attackers can trigger memory exhaustion by supplying a large value in a length field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15549?
An issue was discovered in the asn1_der crate before 0.6.2 for Rust. Attackers can trigger memory exhaustion by supplying a large value in a length field.
How severe is CVE-2019-15549?
CVE-2019-15549 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-15549 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15549?
CVE-2019-15549 affects Asn1 Der Project Asn1 Der. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15549?
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-2019-15549 published?
CVE-2019-15549 was published on 2019-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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