CVE-2019-6455: Double Free

Published Jan 16, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GNU Recutils 1.8. There is a double-free problem in the function recmsetelemdestroy() in the file rec-mset.c.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GNU recutils=1.8
debian/recutils<=1.8-1, <=1.9-2, <=1.9-3

Event History

Jan 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Dec 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:56 PM
Description
Dec 8, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6455?

CVE-2019-6455 has been categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-6455?

To resolve CVE-2019-6455, you should upgrade to a patched version of GNU Recutils above 1.8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2019-6455?

CVE-2019-6455 specifically affects GNU Recutils version 1.8.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-6455?

CVE-2019-6455 is a double-free vulnerability found in the rec_mset_elem_destroy function.

5

When was CVE-2019-6455 last updated?

CVE-2019-6455 was last updated on December 4, 2024.

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