CVE-2019-20198 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2019-20198?

CVE-2019-20198 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_ent_ok() mishandles recursion, leading to stack consumption for a crafted XML file.

Q: How severe is CVE-2019-20198?

CVE-2019-20198 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2019-20198?

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

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in ezXML 0.8.3 through 0.8.6. The function ezxml_ent_ok() mishandles recursion, leading to stack consumption for a crafted XML file.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ezxml Project	Ezxml	>= 0.8.3, <= 0.8.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-674

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/ezxml/bugs/20/ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/ezxml/bugs/20/ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-20198?

CVE-2019-20198 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_ent_ok() mishandles recursion, leading to stack consumption for a crafted XML file.

How severe is CVE-2019-20198?

CVE-2019-20198 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-2019-20198?

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