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CVE-2019-20200

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.17%

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CVE-2019-20200 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in ezXML 0.8.3 through 0.8.6. The function ezxml_decode, while parsing crafted a XML file, performs incorrect memory handling, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read in the "normalize line endings" feature.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in ezXML 0.8.3 through 0.8.6. The function ezxml_decode, while parsing crafted a XML file, performs incorrect memory handling, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read in the "normalize line endings" feature.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.17%

63.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ezxml ProjectEzxml>= 0.8.3, <= 0.8.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20200?
An issue was discovered in ezXML 0.8.3 through 0.8.6. The function ezxml_decode, while parsing crafted a XML file, performs incorrect memory handling, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read in the "normalize line endings" feature.
How severe is CVE-2019-20200?
CVE-2019-20200 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20200?
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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Source: NVD / NIST