CVE-2019-16100 : What You Need to Know

Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN before version 8.1.7.x is vulnerable to a disruption in the web-interface caused by slow client-side HTTP traffic from a single source.

Understanding CVE-2019-16100

This CVE entry describes a vulnerability in Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN that allows remote attackers to induce a disruption in the web-interface.

What is CVE-2019-16100?

Prior to version 8.1.7.x, a vulnerability exists in Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN that enables remote attackers to induce a disruption in the web-interface by generating sluggish client-side HTTP traffic from a singular origin.

The Impact of CVE-2019-16100

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a web-interface outage, potentially causing service disruptions and impacting the availability of the SD-WAN solution.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-16100

Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN before version 8.1.7.x allows remote attackers to trigger a web-interface outage via slow client-side HTTP traffic from a single source.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Silver Peak EdgeConnect SD-WAN
Versions affected: Before 8.1.7.x

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by generating slow client-side HTTP traffic from a single source, inducing a disruption in the web-interface.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2019-16100.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to version 8.1.7.x or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor network traffic for any signs of sluggish client-side HTTP traffic.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Regularly review and update security configurations to address emerging threats.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches and updates provided by Silver Peak for EdgeConnect SD-WAN to address known vulnerabilities.