CVE-2019-1010208 Information disclosure in Veracrypt, Truecrypt

Low 3.3 Published 23 Jul 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Veracrypt NT driver to disclose minor kernel stack information.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2019-1010208?

CVE-2019-1010208 is a low-severity vulnerability in IDRIX, Truecrypt Veracrypt, Truecrypt, published on 23 Jul 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IDRIX, Truecrypt Veracrypt, Truecrypt Prior to 1.23-Hotfix-1 (Veracrypt), all versions (Truecrypt) is affected by: Buffer Overflow. The impact is: Minor information disclosure of kernel stack. The component is: Veracrypt NT Driver (veracrypt.sys). The attack vector is: Locally executed code, IOCTL request to driver. The fixed version is: 1.23-Hotfix-1.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1010208?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Idrix Truecrypt, Idrix Veracrypt.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1010208?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2019-1010208 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-1010208 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2016-1281 Other in n/a High 7.8

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xh74-2j8x-p72q, MGASA-2021-0088.