MEDIUM
CVE-2019-16167
CWE-190Published: September 9, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
sysstat before 12.1.6 has memory corruption due to an Integer Overflow in remap_struct() in sa_common.c.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-16167 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
Fedora1 product(s)
fedora
openSUSE1 product(s)
leap
sysstat_project1 product(s)
sysstat
Source: NVD CPE · 9 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4242-1/
ADVISORYhttps://usn.ubuntu.com/4242-1/
All References (14)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00067.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00068.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/sysstat/sysstat/compare/v12.1.5...v12.1.6Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/sysstat/sysstat/issues/230Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00014.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4242-1/Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00067.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00068.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/sysstat/sysstat/compare/v12.1.5...v12.1.6Release Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/sysstat/sysstat/issues/230Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00014.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/4242-1/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-16167
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 9, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-190)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-16167 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.