CVE-2019-20805
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.75%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20805 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. p_lx_elf.cpp in UPX before 3.96 has an integer overflow during unpacking via crafted values in a PT_DYNAMIC segment.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
p_lx_elf.cpp in UPX before 3.96 has an integer overflow during unpacking via crafted values in a PT_DYNAMIC segment.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Upx | Upx | < 3.96 |
References
- https://github.com/upx/upx/commit/8be9da8280dfa69d5df4417d4d81bda1cab78010Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/317Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/upx/upx/commit/8be9da8280dfa69d5df4417d4d81bda1cab78010Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/317Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20805?
p_lx_elf.cpp in UPX before 3.96 has an integer overflow during unpacking via crafted values in a PT_DYNAMIC segment.
How severe is CVE-2019-20805?
CVE-2019-20805 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20805?
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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