CVE-2019-6456
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CVE-2019-6456 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in GNU Recutils 1.8. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function rec_fex_size() in the file rec-fex.c of librec.a.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in GNU Recutils 1.8. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function rec_fex_size() in the file rec-fex.c of librec.a.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Recutils | 1.8 |
References
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/recutilsExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/recutilsExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6456?
An issue was discovered in GNU Recutils 1.8. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function rec_fex_size() in the file rec-fex.c of librec.a.
How severe is CVE-2019-6456?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-6456 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6456?
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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