CVE-2019-13221 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack buffer overflow in the stb_vorbis library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted Ogg Vorbis files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-13221?
CVE-2019-13221 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 15 Aug 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A stack buffer overflow in the compute_codewords function in stb_vorbis through 2019-03-04 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code by opening a crafted Ogg Vorbis file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-13221?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Stb Vorbis Project Stb Vorbis.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13221?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-13221 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-13221 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-13221, GHSA-gcp7-8ppg-gw88.