CVE-2019-15767 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 29 Aug 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in GNU Chess allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a crash via a crafted EPD 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-2019-15767?

CVE-2019-15767 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 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

In GNU Chess 6.2.5, there is a stack-based buffer overflow in the cmd_load function in frontend/cmd.cc via a crafted chess position in an EPD file.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15767?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Chess.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15767?

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-2019-15767 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15767 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-15767, GHSA-7r53-xj4v-5fr4, MGASA-2020-0194, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-15767.