# CVE-2019-16239: libopenconnect5: process_http_response in OpenConnect before 8.05 has a Buffer Overflow when a malicious server uses HTTP chunked enco...

CVE-2019-16239 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libopenconnect5 7.08-3ubuntu0.18.04.2, released September 17, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-16239
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0345
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 17, 2019

## Description

process_http_response in OpenConnect before 8.05 has a Buffer Overflow when a malicious server uses HTTP chunked encoding with crafted chunk sizes.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libopenconnect5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 7.08-3ubuntu0.18.04.2 | [libopenconnect5 7.08-3ubuntu0.18.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libopenconnect5-7.08-3ubuntu0.18.04.2.md) | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Linux | openconnect Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 7.08-3ubuntu0.18.04.2 | [openconnect 7.08-3ubuntu0.18.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-openconnect-7.08-3ubuntu0.18.04.2.md) | Sep 17, 2019 |

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