CVE-2019-19917: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 20, 2019
·Updated
Lout 3.40 has a buffer overflow in the StringQuotedWord() function in z39.c.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Lout Project Lout=3.40
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp2
openSUSE Leap=15.1
openSUSE Leap=15.2
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Event History
Dec 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19917?
CVE-2019-19917 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution via buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-19917?
To fix CVE-2019-19917, you should update Lout to the latest patched version or apply the necessary security updates provided by your distribution.
3
Which versions of Lout are affected by CVE-2019-19917?
CVE-2019-19917 specifically affects Lout version 3.40.
4
What does CVE-2019-19917 exploit?
CVE-2019-19917 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the StringQuotedWord() function within z39.c.
5
Is CVE-2019-19917 present in openSUSE packages?
Yes, CVE-2019-19917 is present in specific openSUSE Backports and Leap versions mentioned in the vulnerability report.