CVE-2019-16277 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 13 Sep 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer overflow in PicoC allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted input.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2019-16277?

CVE-2019-16277 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 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

PicoC 2.1 has a heap-based buffer overflow in StringStrcpy in cstdlib/string.c when called from ExpressionParseFunctionCall in expression.c.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-16277?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Picoc Project Picoc.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16277?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-16277 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-2019-16277 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-16277 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2pj2-82cm-7r39.