CVE-2019-6488: High severity gnu c library (glibc) vulnerability
The string component in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) through 2.28, when running on the x32 architecture, incorrectly attempts to use a 64-bit register for sizet in assembly codes, which can lead to a segmentation fault or possibly unspecified other impact, as demonstrated by a crash in memmoveavxunalignederms in sysdeps/x8664/multiarch/memmove-vec-unaligned-erms.S during a memcpy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-6488?
CVE-2019-6488 is a vulnerability in the GNU C Library (glibc) through version 2.28 when running on the x32 architecture.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6488?
CVE-2019-6488 has a severity score of 7.8 (high).
How does CVE-2019-6488 impact systems?
CVE-2019-6488 can lead to a segmentation fault or other unspecified impact, potentially causing a crash.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6488?
To fix CVE-2019-6488, update your GNU C Library (glibc) to a version higher than 2.28.