CVE-2019-6459
First published: Wed Jan 16 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in GNU Recutils 1.8. There is a memory leak in rec_extract_type in rec-utils.c in librec.a.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Recutils | =1.8 | |
| debian/recutils | <=1.8-1<=1.9-2<=1.9-3 | |
| =1.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/recutils
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-6459
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6459
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-6459
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-6459
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-6459
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6459?
CVE-2019-6459 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to a memory leak that can affect system performance.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6459?
To fix CVE-2019-6459, upgrade GNU Recutils to version 1.9 or later, which addresses the memory leak issue.
What does CVE-2019-6459 affect?
CVE-2019-6459 affects GNU Recutils version 1.8, which contains a memory leak in the rec_extract_type function.
Is CVE-2019-6459 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2019-6459 is not typically considered remotely exploitable as it primarily results in a local memory leak.
Who is impacted by CVE-2019-6459?
Users and organizations utilizing GNU Recutils version 1.8 are impacted by CVE-2019-6459 due to the potential for reduced system performance.
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