CVE-2019-19308
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.90%
Last modified
CVE-2019-19308 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In text_to_glyphs in sushi-font-widget.c in gnome-font-viewer 3.34.0, there is a NULL pointer dereference while parsing a TTF font file that lacks a name section (due to a g_strconcat call that returns NULL).. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In text_to_glyphs in sushi-font-widget.c in gnome-font-viewer 3.34.0, there is a NULL pointer dereference while parsing a TTF font file that lacks a name section (due to a g_strconcat call that returns NULL).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gnome-Font-Viewer | 3.34.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-font-viewer/issues/17Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-font-viewer/issues/17Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19308?
In text_to_glyphs in sushi-font-widget.c in gnome-font-viewer 3.34.0, there is a NULL pointer dereference while parsing a TTF font file that lacks a name section (due to a g_strconcat call that returns NULL).
How severe is CVE-2019-19308?
CVE-2019-19308 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19308?
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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