CVE-2019-11371: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 20, 2019
·Updated
BWA (aka Burrow-Wheeler Aligner) 0.7.17 r1198 has a Buffer Overflow via a long prefix that is mishandled in bnsfasta2bntseq and bnsdump at btnseq.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Burrow-wheeler Aligner Project Burrow-wheeler Aligner=0.7.17-r1198
Event History
Apr 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:23 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-11371?
CVE-2019-11371 has a high severity due to the potential for a buffer overflow vulnerability in Burrow-Wheeler Aligner.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-11371?
To fix CVE-2019-11371, upgrade to a version of Burrow-Wheeler Aligner that has patched the vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2019-11371?
CVE-2019-11371 affects Burrow-Wheeler Aligner version 0.7.17 r1198.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2019-11371?
The potential impacts of CVE-2019-11371 include application crashes or arbitrary code execution due to the buffer overflow.
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How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2019-11371?
You can identify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2019-11371 by checking if you are running Burrow-Wheeler Aligner version 0.7.17 r1198.