CVE-2019-19786 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 13 Dec 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A stack-based buffer overflow in ATasm allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted .m65 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: None listed

What is CVE-2019-19786?

CVE-2019-19786 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Fedoraproject Fedora, published on 13 Dec 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

ATasm 1.06 has a stack-based buffer overflow in the parse_expr() function in setparse.c via a crafted .m65 file.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-19786?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Atasm Project Atasm, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19786?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-19786 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-2019-19786 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-19786 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8fcf-mp2j-j4w9.