CVE-2019-20219: High severity miniupnp vulnerability

Published Jan 2, 2020
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Updated

ngiflib 0.4 has a heap-based buffer over-read in GifIndexToTrueColor in ngiflib.c.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Miniupnp Project Ngiflib=0.4

Event History

Jan 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20219?

CVE-2019-20219 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for affecting application stability and security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-20219?

To fix CVE-2019-20219, upgrade ngiflib to version 0.5 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-20219?

CVE-2019-20219 affects ngiflib version 0.4 only.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20219?

CVE-2019-20219 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2019-20219 on applications?

CVE-2019-20219 can lead to potential memory corruption and could be exploited for denial of service attacks.

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