CVE-2019-18224
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.71%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18224 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. idn2_to_ascii_4i in lib/lookup.c in GNU libidn2 before 2.1.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow via a long domain string.. EPSS estimates a 3.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
idn2_to_ascii_4i in lib/lookup.c in GNU libidn2 before 2.1.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow via a long domain string.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Libidn2 | < 2.1.1 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=12420Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libidn/libidn2/commit/e4d1558aa2c1c04a05066ee8600f37603890ba8cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libidn/libidn2/compare/libidn2-2.1.0...libidn2-2.1.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=12420Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libidn/libidn2/commit/e4d1558aa2c1c04a05066ee8600f37603890ba8cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libidn/libidn2/compare/libidn2-2.1.0...libidn2-2.1.1Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18224?
idn2_to_ascii_4i in lib/lookup.c in GNU libidn2 before 2.1.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow via a long domain string.
How severe is CVE-2019-18224?
CVE-2019-18224 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18224?
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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