CVE-2019-18257
CVE-2019-18257 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Advantech Diaganywhere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Advantech Diaganywhere
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Advantech DiagAnywhere Server, Versions 3.07.11 and prior, multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the file transfer service listening on the TCP port. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running DiagAnywhere Server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-18257?
- In Advantech DiagAnywhere Server, Versions 3.07.11 and prior, multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the file transfer service listening on the TCP port. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running DiagAnywhere Server.
- How severe is CVE-2019-18257?
- CVE-2019-18257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-18257 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-18257?
- CVE-2019-18257 affects Advantech Diaganywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-18257?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-18257 published?
- CVE-2019-18257 was published on 2019-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:advantech:diaganywhere:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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