CVE-2019-9210: Integer Overflow

Published Feb 27, 2019
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Updated

In AdvanceCOMP 2.1, pngcompress in pngex.cc in advpng has an integer overflow upon encountering an invalid PNG size, which results in an attempted memcpy to write into a buffer that is too small. (There is also a heap-based buffer over-read.)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
debian/advancecomp
2.1-2.12.5-1
AdvanceMAME AdvanceCOMP=2.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.04
Fedoraproject Fedora=30

Event History

Feb 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:32 PM
Description
Sep 13, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-9210?

CVE-2019-9210 is a vulnerability in AdvanceCOMP 2.1 that results in an integer overflow and a heap-based buffer over-read.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-9210?

CVE-2019-9210 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-9210?

AdvanceCOMP versions 2.1, 2.5-1, and certain Ubuntu and Debian packages are affected by CVE-2019-9210.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-9210?

To fix CVE-2019-9210, update AdvanceCOMP to version 2.1-2.1 or 2.5-1, or apply the respective remedies provided by Debian and Ubuntu.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-9210?

More information about CVE-2019-9210 can be found in the references provided: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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