CVE-2019-18671
CWE-787Published: December 6, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Insufficient checks in the USB packet handling of the ShapeShift KeepKey hardware wallet before firmware 6.2.2 allow out-of-bounds writes in the .bss segment via crafted messages. The vulnerability could allow code execution or other forms of impact. It can be triggered by unauthenticated attackers and the interface is reachable via WebUSB.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-18671 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-18671 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts