CVE-2019-7701: Medium severity webassembly binaryen vulnerability

Published Feb 10, 2019
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Updated

A heap-based buffer over-read was discovered in wasm::SExpressionParser::skipWhitespace() in wasm-s-parser.cpp in Binaryen 1.38.22. A crafted wasm input can cause a segmentation fault, leading to denial-of-service, as demonstrated by wasm2js.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Webassembly Binaryen<64

Event History

Feb 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this heap-based buffer over-read?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-7701.

2

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The affected software is Webassembly Binaryen.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-7701?

The severity of CVE-2019-7701 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a crafted wasm input, leading to a segmentation fault and denial-of-service.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, the fix for this vulnerability is available in version 1.38.23 or later of Binaryen.

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