CVE-2019-19778: High severity Libsixel Project Libsixel vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in libsixel 1.8.2. There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function loadsixel at loader.c.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Dec 13, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:06 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19778?

The severity of CVE-2019-19778 is high.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2019-19778?

The affected software for CVE-2019-19778 is Libsixel version 1.8.2.

3

Is there a known fix for CVE-2019-19778?

Yes, there is a fix available for CVE-2019-19778. Please refer to the official Libsixel project for the fix.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-19778?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2019-19778 is CWE-125.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-19778?

More information about CVE-2019-19778 can be found at the following reference: [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/saitoha/libsixel/issues/110)

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