CVE-2019-12968 : Security Advisory and Response

A security flaw in EP_Versions 9 to 11 of the Sonic Robo Blast 2 (SRB2) plugin distributed with Doomseeker 1.1 and 1.2 could allow a remote attacker to disrupt Doomseeker service.

Understanding CVE-2019-12968

A vulnerability in the SRB2 plugin could lead to a denial of service in Doomseeker.

What is CVE-2019-12968?

This CVE identifies a flaw in the handling of IP packets with abnormally long response lengths from the SRB2 master server, potentially causing service disruption in Doomseeker.

The Impact of CVE-2019-12968

The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker to crash or disrupt the service of Doomseeker.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-12968

The following technical details provide insight into the vulnerability and its implications.

Vulnerability Description

The affected versions of the SRB2 plugin did not properly handle IP packets with abnormally long response lengths from the SRB2 master server.

Affected Systems and Versions

Sonic Robo Blast 2 (SRB2) plugin versions 9 to 11
Distributed with Doomseeker 1.1 and 1.2

Exploitation Mechanism

A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending IP packets with unnaturally long response lengths, potentially leading to a crash or denial of service in Doomseeker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Understanding how to mitigate and prevent this vulnerability is crucial for maintaining system security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to Doomseeker 1.3 release that includes source code patches to the SRB2 plugin

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and plugins to the latest versions
Implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized access

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by the software vendor to address security vulnerabilities