Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
NetAware 1.20 has a local denial-of-service flaw in its user blocking feature. A person with local access can enter oversized data that crashes the application. This affects availability, not confirmed data theft or remote compromise. Business urgency is mainly for environments still using NetAware 1.20 where local users can access the application.
Executive priority
Treat as a targeted availability risk, not an enterprise-wide emergency. Prioritize if NetAware 1.20 is deployed on shared endpoints, regulated workstations, or systems where application availability matters. Otherwise, handle through normal vulnerability management and software lifecycle review.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25547 is a CWE-787 buffer overflow in Infiltration-Systems NetAware 1.20. The issue is in the User Blocking feature and can cause an application crash after oversized input is added and later removed. CVSS v4.0 is 6.9 with local attack vector and high availability impact. No CISA KEV listing is indicated.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to systems running NetAware 1.20 where an attacker has local access to the application. The provided sources do not identify other affected versions, network-based exploitation, or confirmed privilege escalation.
Exploitation context
A public ExploitDB entry exists, so researchers should assume proof-of-concept details are publicly available. The provided sources do not show active exploitation, KEV inclusion, malware use, or remote exploitation.
Researcher notes
The record names NetAware 1.20 only and describes a local buffer overflow causing denial of service. Patch status is not provided in the source bundle. Avoid assuming broader version impact or code execution without additional vendor or coordinated disclosure evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory systems for Infiltration-Systems NetAware version 1.20.
- Check the vendor site and advisory sources for update or retirement guidance.
- Restrict local access to NetAware on shared or kiosk-like systems.
- Consider removing NetAware 1.20 if no vendor-supported fix is available.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether NetAware 1.20 is installed on managed endpoints.
- Review endpoint software inventory and local application access controls.
- Check vulnerability management tools for CVE-2019-25547 detection coverage.
- Perform any crash validation only in an isolated lab environment.
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.9 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
6.9MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46908CVE reference · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: NetAware 1.20 Denial of Service via Add Block Buffer OverflowCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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