CVE-2019-11639: Buffer Overflow
Published May 1, 2019
·Updated
An issue was discovered in GNU recutils 1.8. There is a stack-based buffer overflow in the function rectypecheckenum at rec-types.c in librec.a.
Affected Software
2 affected components
GNU recutils=1.8
debian/recutils<=1.8-1, <=1.9-2, <=1.9-3
Event History
May 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:04 PM
Description
Dec 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:56 PM
Description
Dec 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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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.
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Which versions of GNU Recutils are affected by CVE-2019-11639?
CVE-2019-11639 affects GNU Recutils version 1.8 and earlier.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-11639?
CVE-2019-11639 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in GNU Recutils.
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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.