CVE-2019-7314 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2019-7314 affecting liblivemedia in Live555. This vulnerability could lead to a Use-After-Free error, potentially crashing the RTSP server. Find mitigation steps and prevention measures here.
CVE-2019-7314 was published on February 4, 2019, and affects liblivemedia in Live555. The vulnerability in previous versions of liblivemedia could lead to a Use-After-Free error, potentially crashing the RTSP server or causing other unspecified impacts.
Understanding CVE-2019-7314
This CVE entry highlights a flaw in the handling of RTSP stream termination in liblivemedia before February 3, 2019.
What is CVE-2019-7314?
CVE-2019-7314 is a vulnerability in Live555's liblivemedia that mishandles the termination of an RTSP stream, potentially resulting in a Use-After-Free error.
The Impact of CVE-2019-7314
The vulnerability could lead to a crash of the RTSP server (Segmentation fault) or cause other unspecified impacts, posing a risk to system stability and security.
Technical Details of CVE-2019-7314
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in liblivemedia before 2019.02.03 mishandles the termination of an RTSP stream after RTP/RTCP-over-RTSP has been set up, potentially causing a Use-After-Free error.
Affected Systems and Versions
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Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability could be exploited by manipulating the termination of an RTSP stream, triggering the Use-After-Free error.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2019-7314 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security updates promptly to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor vendor advisories for patches and mitigation guidance.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and libraries to prevent known vulnerabilities.
- Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit the impact of potential attacks.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the latest security updates and patches are applied to the affected systems to mitigate the risk of exploitation.