HIGH
CVE-2019-16279
CWE-22Published: October 14, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A memory error in the function SSL_accept in nostromo nhttpd through 1.9.6 allows an attacker to trigger a denial of service via a crafted HTTP request.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-16279 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
nazgul1 product(s)
nostromo nhttpd
Source: NVD CPE · 1 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
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.nazgul.ch/dev/nostromo_cl.txtRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://git.sp0re.sh/sp0re/Nhttpd-exploitsExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://sp0re.shNot Applicable
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http://www.nazgul.ch/dev/nostromo_cl.txtRelease Notes · Third Party Advisory
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https://git.sp0re.sh/sp0re/Nhttpd-exploitsExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://sp0re.shNot Applicable
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-16279
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 14, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-16279 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.