CVE-2018-19759
First published: Fri Nov 30 2018(Updated: )
There is a heap-based buffer over-read at stb_image_write.h (function: stbi_write_png_to_mem) in libsixel 1.8.2 that will cause a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libsixel Project Libsixel | =1.8.2 |
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What is CVE-2018-19759?
CVE-2018-19759 is a vulnerability that leads to a heap-based buffer over-read in libsixel 1.8.2.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19759?
The severity of CVE-2018-19759 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.5.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-19759?
The affected software for CVE-2018-19759 is libsixel 1.8.2.
How does CVE-2018-19759 cause a denial of service?
CVE-2018-19759 causes a denial of service due to a heap-based buffer over-read in stbi_write_png_to_mem function in libsixel 1.8.2.
How can I fix CVE-2018-19759?
To fix CVE-2018-19759, update to a version of libsixel that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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