CVE-2019-17263
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CVE-2019-17263 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. In libyal libfwsi before 20191006, libfwsi_extension_block_copy_from_byte_stream in libfwsi_extension_block.c has a heap-based buffer over-read because rejection of an unsupported size only considers values less than 6, even though values of 6 and 7 are also unsupported. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In libyal libfwsi before 20191006, libfwsi_extension_block_copy_from_byte_stream in libfwsi_extension_block.c has a heap-based buffer over-read because rejection of an unsupported size only considers values less than 6, even though values of 6 and 7 are also unsupported. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libfwsi Project | Libfwsi | < 20191006 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154774/libyal-libfwsi-Buffer-Overread.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/libyal/libfwsi/compare/20181227...20191006Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libyal/libfwsi/issues/13Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154774/libyal-libfwsi-Buffer-Overread.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/libyal/libfwsi/compare/20181227...20191006Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libyal/libfwsi/issues/13Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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