CVE-2019-16277
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.89%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16277 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. PicoC 2.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow in StringStrcpy in cstdlib/string.c when called from ExpressionParseFunctionCall in expression.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PicoC 2.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow in StringStrcpy in cstdlib/string.c when called from ExpressionParseFunctionCall in expression.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Picoc Project | Picoc | 2.1 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/zsaleeba/picoc/issues/44Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/zsaleeba/picoc/issues/44Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16277?
PicoC 2.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow in StringStrcpy in cstdlib/string.c when called from ExpressionParseFunctionCall in expression.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-16277?
CVE-2019-16277 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16277?
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.
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