CVE-2019-19917: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Dec 20 2019(Updated: )
Lout 3.40 has a buffer overflow in the StringQuotedWord() function in z39.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Lout | =3.40 | |
| openSUSE Backports | =15.0-sp1 | |
| openSUSE Backports | =15.0-sp2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =15.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =15.2 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =31 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =32 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =33 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00068.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00069.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00011.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5OXECUBSXEO7S3TCLSBCITLQIMOCL6MV/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NEJVEIQMRXJ26ZT6657W5RYH7YECVGNB/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QGZKTKGRJTQE43SFU77X5QJHKXTTOJYB/
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/lout-users/2019-12/msg00002.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5OXECUBSXEO7S3TCLSBCITLQIMOCL6MV/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/NEJVEIQMRXJ26ZT6657W5RYH7YECVGNB/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QGZKTKGRJTQE43SFU77X5QJHKXTTOJYB/
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.
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