CVE-2019-14717 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in Verifone Verix OS allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Run system call on Pinpad Payment Terminals.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-14717?

CVE-2019-14717 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Verifone Verix OS on VerixV Pinpad Payment Terminals with QT000530 have a Buffer Overflow via the Run system call.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-14717?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Verifone Verix Os.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14717?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-14717 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-2019-14717 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-14717 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vqfh-cg72-xmrw.

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