CVE-2019-10269
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.91%
Last modified
CVE-2019-10269 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. BWA (aka Burrow-Wheeler Aligner) before 2019-01-23 has a stack-based buffer overflow in the bns_restore function in bntseq.c via a long sequence name in a .alt file.. EPSS estimates a 2.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
BWA (aka Burrow-Wheeler Aligner) before 2019-01-23 has a stack-based buffer overflow in the bns_restore function in bntseq.c via a long sequence name in a .alt file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Burrow-Wheeler Aligner Project | Burrow-Wheeler Aligner | < 2019-01-23 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.04 |
References
- https://coreymhudson.github.io/bwa_vulnerabilties/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/lh3/bwa/pull/232Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4087-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://coreymhudson.github.io/bwa_vulnerabilties/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/lh3/bwa/pull/232Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4087-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-10269?
BWA (aka Burrow-Wheeler Aligner) before 2019-01-23 has a stack-based buffer overflow in the bns_restore function in bntseq.c via a long sequence name in a .alt file.
How severe is CVE-2019-10269?
CVE-2019-10269 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10269?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-10269?
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