CVE-2019-16707
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.66%
Last modified
CVE-2019-16707 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Hunspell 1.7.0 has an invalid read operation in SuggestMgr::leftcommonsubstring in suggestmgr.cxx.. EPSS estimates a 1.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Hunspell 1.7.0 has an invalid read operation in SuggestMgr::leftcommonsubstring in suggestmgr.cxx.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hunspell Project | Hunspell | 1.7.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
References
- https://github.com/butterflyhack/hunspell-crashExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/butterflyhack/hunspell-crashExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16707?
Hunspell 1.7.0 has an invalid read operation in SuggestMgr::leftcommonsubstring in suggestmgr.cxx.
How severe is CVE-2019-16707?
CVE-2019-16707 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16707?
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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