CVE-2019-14465 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 31 Jul 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer overflow in Schism Tracker allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a malicious song file.

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-2019-14465?

CVE-2019-14465 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 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

fmt_mtm_load_song in fmt/mtm.c in Schism Tracker 20190722 has a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14465?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schismtracker Schism Tracker.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14465?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-14465 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14465 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-14465, GHSA-r87q-78r4-4ch6, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-14465.