CVE-2019-18604
First published: Tue Oct 29 2019(Updated: )
In axohelp.c before 1.3 in axohelp in axodraw2 before 2.1.1b, as distributed in TeXLive and other collections, sprintf is mishandled.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/texlive-bin | 2018.20181218.49446-1+deb10u2 2020.20200327.54578-7+deb11u1 2022.20220321.62855-5.1+deb12u1 2023.20230311.66589-9 | |
| ubuntu/texlive-bin | <2019.20190605.51237-3ubuntu0.2 | 2019.20190605.51237-3ubuntu0.2 |
| ubuntu/texlive-bin | <2020.20200327.54578-2 | 2020.20200327.54578-2 |
| Axohelp.c | <1.3 | |
| Axodraw2 | <=2.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/TeX-Live/texlive-source/commit/9216833a3888a4105a18e8c349f65b045ddb1079#diff-987e40c0e27ee43f6a2414ada73a191a
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/05/msg00033.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-18604
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-18604
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6695-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-18604
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18604
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-18604
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-18604?
CVE-2019-18604 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential security risks associated with mishandled sprintf calls.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18604?
To remediate CVE-2019-18604, update axohelp to version 1.3 or higher and axodraw2 to version 2.1.1 or higher.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-18604?
CVE-2019-18604 affects axohelp versions before 1.3 and axodraw2 versions before 2.1.1b.
Where can I find patched versions for CVE-2019-18604?
Patched versions for CVE-2019-18604 are available in texlive-bin packages for various distributions including Ubuntu and Debian.
What types of attacks can CVE-2019-18604 potentially allow?
CVE-2019-18604 can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution due to improper handling of input in sprintf functions.
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