CVE-2019-3817

Name: CVE-2019-3817
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-27T13:29:01.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-3817 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A use-after-free flaw has been discovered in libcomps before version 0.1.10 in the way ObjMRTrees are merged. An attacker, who is able to make an application read a crafted comps XML file, may be able to crash the application or execute malicious code.. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A use-after-free flaw has been discovered in libcomps before version 0.1.10 in the way ObjMRTrees are merged. An attacker, who is able to make an application read a crafted comps XML file, may be able to crash the application or execute malicious code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rpm	Libcomps	< 0.1.10

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3583
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3898
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3817Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/rpm-software-management/libcomps/commit/e3a5d056633677959ad924a51758876d415e7046Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/rpm-software-management/libcomps/issues/41Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3583
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3898
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3817Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/rpm-software-management/libcomps/commit/e3a5d056633677959ad924a51758876d415e7046Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/rpm-software-management/libcomps/issues/41Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 27, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-3817?

How severe is CVE-2019-3817?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-3817 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3817?

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