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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2019-14872

The _dtoa_r function of the newlib libc library, prior to version 3.3.0, performs multiple memory allocations without checking their return value. This could result in NULL pointer dereference.

Vulnerability Description

The _dtoa_r function of the newlib libc library, prior to version 3.3.0, performs multiple memory allocations without checking their return value. This could result in NULL pointer dereference.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Newlib ProjectNewlib< 3.3.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-14872?

CVE-2019-14872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The _dtoa_r function of the newlib libc library, prior to version 3.3.0, performs multiple memory allocations without checking their return value. This could result in NULL pointer dereference.

How severe is CVE-2019-14872?

CVE-2019-14872 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-2019-14872?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Newlib Project Newlib.