CVE-2019-5278 : Security Advisory and Response

CampusInsight before V100R019C00SPC200 contains a security flaw in the Advanced Packages component of the Gauss100 OLTP database, leading to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when exploited by attackers with the necessary privileges.

Understanding CVE-2019-5278

CampusInsight software is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Gauss100 OLTP database, potentially allowing attackers to crash the database.

What is CVE-2019-5278?

The vulnerability in CampusInsight before V100R019C00SPC200 allows attackers to exploit the Advanced Packages component of the Gauss100 OLTP database through carefully crafted SQL statements, leading to a database crash.

The Impact of CVE-2019-5278

Exploiting this vulnerability can result in a database crash, affecting the availability and integrity of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-5278

CampusInsight software is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Gauss100 OLTP database.

Vulnerability Description

The security flaw exists in the Advanced Packages component of the Gauss100 OLTP database in CampusInsight before V100R019C00SPC200.
Attackers with the necessary privileges can exploit this vulnerability by sending specific SQL statements to the database.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: CampusInsight
Vendor: n/a
Vulnerable Version: V100R019C00

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by sending carefully crafted SQL statements to the database.
Successful exploitation can lead to a database crash.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates to fix the vulnerability.
Monitor vendor channels for security advisories and updates.

Long-Term Security Practices:

Regularly update software and apply security patches.
Implement least privilege access controls to limit potential attack surfaces.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on secure coding practices and awareness of social engineering tactics.
Consider implementing intrusion detection and prevention systems.
Backup critical data regularly to mitigate the impact of potential attacks.
Stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Follow secure configuration guidelines for databases and applications.
Consider network segmentation to isolate critical systems.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems running CampusInsight are updated to version V100R019C00SPC200 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.