CVE-2019-19636: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 8, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in libsixel 1.8.2. There is an integer overflow in the function sixelencodebody at tosixel.c.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Libsixel Project Libsixel=1.8.2
saitoha libsixel=1.8.2

Event History

Dec 8, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue in libsixel?

The vulnerability ID of this issue in libsixel is CVE-2019-19636.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-19636?

The severity level of CVE-2019-19636 is critical, with a score of 9.8 out of 10.

3

How does CVE-2019-19636 affect libsixel?

CVE-2019-19636 affects libsixel by causing an integer overflow in the function sixel_encode_body at tosixel.c.

4

What is the affected version of libsixel?

The affected version of libsixel is 1.8.2.

5

Is there a reference for CVE-2019-19636?

Yes, you can find the reference for CVE-2019-19636 at the following link: https://github.com/saitoha/libsixel/issues/104.

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