Vulnerability in Oneidentity Syslog-ng
CVE-2024-47619
syslog-ng is an enhanced log daemo. Prior to version 4.8.2, `tls_wildcard_match()` matches on certificates such as `foo.*.bar` although that is not allowed. It is also possible to pass partial wildcards such as `foo.a*c.bar` which glib mat…
Vulnerability class: Improper Certificate Validation
EPSS: 0.003 (23.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Oneidentity Syslog-ng
- Syslog-ng — versions < 4.8.2
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 11.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (Product, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-47619?
- CVE-2024-47619 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oneidentity Syslog-ng, classified under Improper Certificate Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-05-07.
- How severe is CVE-2024-47619?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-47619 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.