CVE-2019-16641
CWE-121Published: July 16, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An issue was found on the Ruijie EG-2000 series gateway. There is a buffer overflow in client.so. Consequently, an attacker can use login.php to login to any account, without providing its password. This affects EG-2000SE EG_RGOS 11.1(1)B1.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-16641 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-16641 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts