CVE-2019-6498
CVE-2019-6498 is a high-severity vulnerability in Labapart Gattlib with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Labapart Gattlib
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GattLib 0.2 has a stack-based buffer over-read in gattlib_connect in dbus/gattlib.c because strncpy is misused.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-6498?
- GattLib 0.2 has a stack-based buffer over-read in gattlib_connect in dbus/gattlib.c because strncpy is misused.
- How severe is CVE-2019-6498?
- CVE-2019-6498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-6498 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-6498?
- CVE-2019-6498 affects Labapart Gattlib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-6498?
- 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-2019-6498 published?
- CVE-2019-6498 was published on 2019-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/labapart/gattlib/issues/81
- https://github.com/labapart/gattlib/issues/82
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46215/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:labapart:gattlib:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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