CVE-2019-19918: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 20, 2019
·Updated
Lout 3.40 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the srcnext() function in z02.c.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Lout Project Lout=3.40
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp2
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
openSUSE Leap=15.1
openSUSE Leap=15.2
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-2019-19918?
CVE-2019-19918 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-19918?
To fix CVE-2019-19918, you should update Lout to the latest version or apply the applicable patches provided by your Linux distribution.
3
Which versions of Lout are affected by CVE-2019-19918?
CVE-2019-19918 affects Lout version 3.40 and certain versions in the openSUSE and Fedora distributions.
4
What impact does CVE-2019-19918 have on my system?
If exploited, CVE-2019-19918 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise.
5
Is CVE-2019-19918 being actively exploited in the wild?
As of the latest information, there are no confirmed active exploits of CVE-2019-19918 reported in the wild.