CVE-2019-20205: Integer Overflow

Published Jan 1, 2020
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Updated

libsixel 1.8.4 has an integer overflow in sixelframeresize in frame.c.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Libsixel Project Libsixel=1.8.4
saitoha libsixel=1.8.4

Event History

Jan 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:30 PM
Description
Jan 2, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-20205?

CVE-2019-20205 is a vulnerability that exists in libsixel 1.8.4, specifically in the sixel_frame_resize function in frame.c.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-20205?

CVE-2019-20205 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

3

Is my software affected by CVE-2019-20205?

If you are using libsixel 1.8.4, then your software is affected by CVE-2019-20205.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-20205?

To fix CVE-2019-20205, you should update libsixel to version 1.8.5 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-20205?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-20205 at the following link: https://github.com/saitoha/libsixel/issues/127.

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