CVE-2019-12835 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A controlled out-of-bounds write in Leanify's XML processing allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted files.

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-2019-12835?

CVE-2019-12835 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

formats/xml.cpp in Leanify 0.4.3 allows for a controlled out-of-bounds write in xml_memory_writer::write via characters that require escaping.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-12835?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Leanify Project Leanify.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12835?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-12835 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-2019-12835 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-12835 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8pp4-337x-268v.

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