CVE-2019-19638
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.21%
Last modified
CVE-2019-19638 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in libsixel 1.8.2. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function load_pnm at frompnm.c, due to an integer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in libsixel 1.8.2. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function load_pnm at frompnm.c, due to an integer overflow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saitoha | Libsixel | 1.8.2 |
References
- https://github.com/saitoha/libsixel/issues/102Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/saitoha/libsixel/issues/102Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19638?
An issue was discovered in libsixel 1.8.2. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function load_pnm at frompnm.c, due to an integer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2019-19638?
CVE-2019-19638 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19638?
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-2019-19638?
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