CVE-2019-18604
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.93%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18604 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In axohelp.c before 1.3 in axohelp in axodraw2 before 2.1.1b, as distributed in TeXLive and other collections, sprintf is mishandled.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In axohelp.c before 1.3 in axohelp in axodraw2 before 2.1.1b, as distributed in TeXLive and other collections, sprintf is mishandled.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Axohelp.C Project | Axohelp.C | < 1.3 |
| Axodraw2 Project | Axodraw2 | <= 2.1.1 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18604?
In axohelp.c before 1.3 in axohelp in axodraw2 before 2.1.1b, as distributed in TeXLive and other collections, sprintf is mishandled.
How severe is CVE-2019-18604?
CVE-2019-18604 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18604?
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-2019-18604?
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