CVE-2019-19917
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.54%
Last modified
CVE-2019-19917 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Lout 3.40 has a buffer overflow in the StringQuotedWord() function in z39.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Lout 3.40 has a buffer overflow in the StringQuotedWord() function in z39.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lout Project | Lout | 3.40 | — |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00068.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00069.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/lout-users/2019-12/msg00002.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00068.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00069.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/lout-users/2019-12/msg00002.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19917?
Lout 3.40 has a buffer overflow in the StringQuotedWord() function in z39.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-19917?
CVE-2019-19917 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19917?
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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