CVE-2019-9656
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.14%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9656 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in LibOFX 0.9.14. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function OFXApplication::startElement in the file lib/ofx_sgml.cpp, as demonstrated by ofxdump.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in LibOFX 0.9.14. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function OFXApplication::startElement in the file lib/ofx_sgml.cpp, as demonstrated by ofxdump.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libofx Project | Libofx | 0.9.14 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
References
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/libofxExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libofx/libofx/issues/22Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/11/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4523-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/libofxExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libofx/libofx/issues/22Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/11/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4523-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9656?
An issue was discovered in LibOFX 0.9.14. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function OFXApplication::startElement in the file lib/ofx_sgml.cpp, as demonstrated by ofxdump.
How severe is CVE-2019-9656?
CVE-2019-9656 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9656?
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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