CVE-2019-19917: Buffer Overflow

Frequently Asked Questions

• 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.

• 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.

• Which versions of Lout are affected by CVE-2019-19917?

  CVE-2019-19917 specifically affects Lout version 3.40.

• What does CVE-2019-19917 exploit?

  CVE-2019-19917 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the StringQuotedWord() function within z39.c.

• 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.