CVE-2019-14958 : Security Advisory and Response

JetBrains PyCharm before version 2019.2 was found to have a vulnerability that could lead to an Out-of-Memory error due to uncontrolled memory allocation.

Understanding CVE-2019-14958

This CVE describes a specific issue in JetBrains PyCharm that could potentially result in a remote invocation of an Out-of-Memory error message.

What is CVE-2019-14958?

Prior to version 2019.2, JetBrains PyCharm had a flaw where it allocated a buffer with an undetermined size for one of its connection processes. This could lead to an Out-of-Memory error under certain circumstances.

The Impact of CVE-2019-14958

The vulnerability in JetBrains PyCharm could allow for a remote invocation of an Out-of-Memory error message due to uncontrolled memory allocation.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-14958

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

JetBrains PyCharm before version 2019.2 allocated a buffer of unknown size for one of its connection processes, potentially leading to an Out-of-Memory error message.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: JetBrains PyCharm
Versions affected: Prior to 2019.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability could be exploited under specific circumstances to trigger an Out-of-Memory error due to uncontrolled memory allocation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-14958 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update JetBrains PyCharm to version 2019.2 or newer to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor system resources for any unusual memory allocation behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches promptly.
Conduct security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all software, including JetBrains PyCharm, is regularly updated to the latest versions to prevent exploitation of known vulnerabilities.