CVE-2019-3712

CVE-2019-3712 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Windows Embedded Standard Wyse Device Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Dell WES Wyse Device Agent versions prior to 14.1.2.9 and Dell Wyse ThinLinux HAgent versions prior to 5.4.55 00.10 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the FTP client by sending specially crafted input data to the affected system. The FTP code that contained the vulnerability has been removed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3712?
Dell WES Wyse Device Agent versions prior to 14.1.2.9 and Dell Wyse ThinLinux HAgent versions prior to 5.4.55 00.10 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the FTP client by sending specially crafted input data to the affected system. The FTP code that contained the vulnerability has been removed.
How severe is CVE-2019-3712?
CVE-2019-3712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-3712 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3712?
CVE-2019-3712 primarily affects Dell Windows Embedded Standard Wyse Device Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3712?
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-2019-3712 published?
CVE-2019-3712 was published on 2019-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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