CVE-2019-1010038 Memory corruption in OMCompiler
A buffer overflow in OpenModelica OMCompiler allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by manipulating an environment variable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-1010038?
CVE-2019-1010038 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in OpenModelica OMCompiler, published on 15 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenModelica OMCompiler is affected by: Buffer Overflow. The impact is: Possible code execution and denial of service. The component is: OPENMODELICAHOME parameter changeable via environment variable. The attack vector is: Changing an environment variable.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1010038?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openmodelica Omcompiler.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1010038?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-1010038 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-1010038 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-1010038 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vfp9-wg6h-9qjp.