CVE-2019-20219 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer over-read in ngiflib allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose sensitive memory contents via crafted GIF files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-20219?
CVE-2019-20219 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Jan 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
ngiflib 0.4 has a heap-based buffer over-read in GifIndexToTrueColor in ngiflib.c.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20219?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Miniupnp Project Ngiflib.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20219?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20219 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-2019-20219 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20219 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jv46-g299-h499.