CVE-2019-11640: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed May 01 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in GNU recutils 1.8. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function rec_fex_parse_str_simple at rec-fex.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-2019-11640
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11640
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-11640
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-11640
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-11640
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-11640?
CVE-2019-11640 has a high severity rating due to its potential for a heap-based buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11640?
To fix CVE-2019-11640, update GNU recutils to the latest version or apply any available patches for version 1.8.
Which versions of GNU recutils are affected by CVE-2019-11640?
GNU recutils version 1.8 is affected by CVE-2019-11640.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-11640 on systems using GNU recutils?
The impact of CVE-2019-11640 is a potential remote code execution due to the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Are there any mitigating factors for CVE-2019-11640?
Mitigating factors include restricting user inputs and employing runtime protection mechanisms like Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR).
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