CVE-2019-14941: High severity shareit vulnerability
Published Apr 27, 2020
·Updated
SHAREit through 4.0.6.177 does not check the body length from the received packet header (which is used to allocate memory for the next set of data). This could lead to a system denial of service due to uncontrolled memory allocation.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Ushareit Shareit Windows<=4.0.6.177
Event History
Apr 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:08 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-14941?
CVE-2019-14941 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-14941?
To fix CVE-2019-14941, update SHAREit to a version above 4.0.6.177, as later versions address this memory allocation issue.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-14941?
CVE-2019-14941 is a memory management vulnerability that can lead to uncontrolled memory allocation.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-14941?
SHAREit versions up to and including 4.0.6.177 are affected by CVE-2019-14941.
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What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2019-14941?
Exploiting CVE-2019-14941 could lead to a denial of service on the affected system.