HIGH
CVE-2019-17359
CWE-770Published: October 8, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The ASN.1 parser in Bouncy Castle Crypto (aka BC Java) 1.63 can trigger a large attempted memory allocation, and resultant OutOfMemoryError error, via crafted ASN.1 data. This is fixed in 1.64.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-17359 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
Apache1 product(s)
tomee
bouncycastle1 product(s)
bc-java
netapp4 product(s)
active iq unified manageroncommand api servicesoncommand workflow automationservice level manager
Oracle15 product(s)
business process management suitecommunications convergencecommunications diameter signaling routercommunications session route managerdata integratorfinancial services analytical applications infrastructureflexcube private bankinghospitality guest accessmanaged file transferpeoplesoft enterprise hcm global payroll switzerlandpeoplesoft enterprise peopletoolsretail xstore point of service+3
Source: NVD CPE · 32 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (32)
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20191024-0006/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.bouncycastle.org/latest_releases.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.bouncycastle.org/releasenotes.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-17359
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-770
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 8, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-770)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-17359 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.