Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in GNU recutils 1.8. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function rec_field_name_equal_p at rec-field-name.c in librec.a, leading to a crash.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Recutils | 1.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/blob/master/recutils/bug-report-recutilsExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/recutils/bug-report-recutils/recThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/blob/master/recutils/bug-report-recutilsExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/recutils/bug-report-recutils/recThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-11638?
CVE-2019-11638 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in GNU recutils 1.8. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function rec_field_name_equal_p at rec-field-name.c in librec.a, leading to a crash.
How severe is CVE-2019-11638?
CVE-2019-11638 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-11638?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Recutils.