Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in GNU recutils 1.8. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function rec_fex_parse_str_simple at rec-fex.c in librec.a.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/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-recutils/ExploitThird 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-recutils/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/TeamSeri0us/pocs/tree/master/recutils/bug-report-recutils/recThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-11640?
CVE-2019-11640 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in GNU recutils 1.8. There is a heap-based buffer overflow in the function rec_fex_parse_str_simple at rec-fex.c in librec.a.
How severe is CVE-2019-11640?
CVE-2019-11640 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-11640?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Recutils.