CVE-2019-16166
First published: Mon Sep 09 2019(Updated: )
GNU cflow through 1.6 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the nexttoken function in parser.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU cflow | <=1.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-16166?
CVE-2019-16166 is a vulnerability found in GNU cflow through 1.6 that allows a heap-based buffer over-read in the nexttoken function in parser.c.
How severe is CVE-2019-16166?
CVE-2019-16166 has a severity value of 6.5, which is considered medium.
What software is affected by CVE-2019-16166?
The affected software is GNU cflow version 1.6.
How can I fix CVE-2019-16166?
To fix CVE-2019-16166, update GNU cflow to a version higher than 1.6.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-16166?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-16166 at the following link: [https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-cflow/2019-04/msg00000.html](https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-cflow/2019-04/msg00000.html)
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