7.8
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-19918: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 20 2019(Updated: )

Lout 3.40 has a heap-based buffer overflow in the srcnext() function in z02.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lout=3.40
openSUSE Backports=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Backports=15.0-sp2
Red Hat Fedora=31
Red Hat Fedora=32
Red Hat Fedora=33
SUSE Linux=15.1
SUSE Linux=15.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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