CVE-2019-6462
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.14%
Last modified
CVE-2019-6462 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in cairo 1.16.0. There is an infinite loop in the function _arc_error_normalized in the file cairo-arc.c, related to _arc_max_angle_for_tolerance_normalized.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in cairo 1.16.0. There is an infinite loop in the function _arc_error_normalized in the file cairo-arc.c, related to _arc_max_angle_for_tolerance_normalized.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cairographics | Cairo | 1.16.0 |
References
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/gerbvNot Applicable, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/cairo/cairo/issues/353Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/gerbvNot Applicable, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/cairo/cairo/issues/353Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6462?
An issue was discovered in cairo 1.16.0. There is an infinite loop in the function _arc_error_normalized in the file cairo-arc.c, related to _arc_max_angle_for_tolerance_normalized.
How severe is CVE-2019-6462?
CVE-2019-6462 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6462?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2019-6462?
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