CVE-2019-20016
First published: Fri Dec 27 2019(Updated: )
libmysofa before 2019-11-24 does not properly restrict recursive function calls, as demonstrated by reports of stack consumption in readOHDRHeaderMessageDatatype in dataobject.c and directblockRead in fractalhead.c. NOTE: a download of v0.9 after 2019-12-06 should fully remediate this issue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symonics libmysofa | <0.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20016?
CVE-2019-20016 is a vulnerability found in libmysofa before 2019-11-24 that allows for unrestricted recursive function calls.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20016?
The severity of CVE-2019-20016 is medium.
How does CVE-2019-20016 affect libmysofa?
CVE-2019-20016 affects libmysofa versions up to but not including 0.9.
How can CVE-2019-20016 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2019-20016, download and install version 0.9 or later of libmysofa.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-20016?
More information about CVE-2019-20016 can be found at: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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