Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2019-5443 affects curl on Windows through version 7.65.1. A normal user or program can place files in a known non-privileged location that cause curl to load attacker-controlled code as an OpenSSL engine. If a privileged user or service runs that curl, the code can run with that higher privilege. Exposure is most likely on Windows systems using curl <= 7.65.1 with OpenSSL, especially where privileged scripts, services, administrators, or management tools invoke curl. Third-party products embedding curl may also matter, as shown by Oracle and NetApp advisory references. Treat this as a targeted privilege-escalation risk, not a broad internet-facing emergency. Prioritize Windows systems where old curl versions are run by administrators, scheduled jobs, automation, or embedded enterprise products. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows hosts and products using curl <= 7.65.1.; Check curl and downstream vendor advisories for supported fixed builds.; Upgrade or replace affected curl builds according to vendor guidance..
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- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://curl.haxx.se/docs/CVE-2019-5443.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191017-0002/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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