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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2019-20005

An issue was discovered in ezXML 0.8.3 through 0.8.6. The function ezxml_decode, while parsing a crafted XML file, performs incorrect memory handling, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read while ru...

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in ezXML 0.8.3 through 0.8.6. The function ezxml_decode, while parsing a crafted XML file, performs incorrect memory handling, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read while running strchr() starting with a pointer after a '\0' character (where the processing of a string was finished).

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Ezxml ProjectEzxml>= 0.8.3, <= 0.8.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-20005?

CVE-2019-20005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in ezXML 0.8.3 through 0.8.6. The function ezxml_decode, while parsing a crafted XML file, performs incorrect memory handling, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read while ru...

How severe is CVE-2019-20005?

CVE-2019-20005 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-2019-20005?

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