CVE-2019-16167 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

This CVE record discusses a memory corruption issue in sysstat versions prior to 12.1.6, caused by an Integer Overflow in the remap_struct() function in sa_common.c.

Understanding CVE-2019-16167

What is CVE-2019-16167?

The CVE-2019-16167 vulnerability is a memory corruption issue found in sysstat versions before 12.1.6 due to an Integer Overflow in the remap_struct() function.

The Impact of CVE-2019-16167

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by exploiting the memory corruption issue.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-16167

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability stems from an Integer Overflow in the remap_struct() function in sa_common.c in sysstat versions prior to 12.1.6.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: n/a
Product: n/a
Versions Affected: All versions prior to 12.1.6

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to trigger memory corruption, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Update sysstat to version 12.1.6 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor vendor advisories and security announcements for patches and updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and systems to the latest versions.
Implement strong access controls and network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely application of security patches and updates provided by sysstat to address the CVE-2019-16167 vulnerability.