CVE-2019-14524 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 2 Aug 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 maliciously crafted MTM 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-2019-14524?

CVE-2019-14524 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Opensuse Backports, published on 2 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

An issue was discovered in Schism Tracker through 20190722. There is a heap-based buffer overflow via a large number of song patterns in fmt_mtm_load_song in fmt/mtm.c, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-14465.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14524?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Opensuse Backports, Opensuse Leap, Schismtracker Schism Tracker.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14524?

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-2019-14524 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14524 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-14524, GHSA-vc6v-5gxv-xp37, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-14524.