CVE-2019-11639: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed May 01 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in GNU recutils 1.8. There is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function rec_type_check_enum at rec-types.c in librec.a.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Recutils | =1.8 | |
| debian/recutils | <=1.8-1<=1.9-2<=1.9-3 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/blob/master/recutils/bug-report-recutils
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/recutils/bug-report-recutils/recfix
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-11639
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11639
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-11639
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-11639
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11639
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-11639?
CVE-2019-11639 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a stack-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11639?
To mitigate CVE-2019-11639, upgrade GNU recutils to version 1.9 or later, which resolves this buffer overflow issue.
Which versions of GNU Recutils are affected by CVE-2019-11639?
CVE-2019-11639 affects GNU Recutils version 1.8 and earlier.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-11639?
CVE-2019-11639 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in GNU Recutils.
How does CVE-2019-11639 affect system security?
CVE-2019-11639 can lead to arbitrary code execution, which poses significant risks to the security of affected systems.
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