CVE-2019-20433
First published: Mon Jan 27 2020(Updated: )
libaspell.a in GNU Aspell before 0.60.8 has a buffer over-read for a string ending with a single '\0' byte, if the encoding is set to ucs-2 or ucs-4 outside of the application, as demonstrated by the ASPELL_CONF environment variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Aspell | <0.60.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-20433?
CVE-2019-20433 is a vulnerability in GNU Aspell before version 0.60.8 that allows a buffer over-read for a string ending with a single '\0' byte.
How severe is CVE-2019-20433?
CVE-2019-20433 has a severity rating of 9.1 (Critical).
What software is affected by CVE-2019-20433?
GNU Aspell versions up to exclusive 0.60.8 are affected by CVE-2019-20433.
How can I fix CVE-2019-20433?
To fix CVE-2019-20433, update GNU Aspell to version 0.60.8 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-20433?
More information about CVE-2019-20433 can be found at http://aspell.net/buffer-overread-ucs.txt.
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