CVE-2019-13617
First published: Tue Jul 16 2019(Updated: )
njs through 0.3.3, used in NGINX, has a heap-based buffer over-read in nxt_vsprintf in nxt/nxt_sprintf.c during error handling, as demonstrated by an njs_regexp_literal call that leads to an njs_parser_lexer_error call and then an njs_parser_scope_error call.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 Njs | <=0.3.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-13617?
CVE-2019-13617 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in njs through 0.3.3, which is used in NGINX.
How severe is CVE-2019-13617?
CVE-2019-13617 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).
What software is affected by CVE-2019-13617?
The affected software is F5 Njs version up to and including 0.3.3.
How can I fix CVE-2019-13617?
To fix CVE-2019-13617, you should update to a version of F5 Njs that is later than 0.3.3.
Are there any references for CVE-2019-13617?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-13617 in the following references: [1](https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=15093), [2](https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/174).
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