Vulnerability Description
A heap-based buffer over-read was discovered in wasm::SExpressionParser::skipWhitespace() in wasm-s-parser.cpp in Binaryen 1.38.22. A crafted wasm input can cause a segmentation fault, leading to denial-of-service, as demonstrated by wasm2js.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webassembly | Binaryen | < 64 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/WebAssembly/binaryen/issues/1863ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/WebAssembly/binaryen/issues/1863ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-7701?
CVE-2019-7701 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). A heap-based buffer over-read was discovered in wasm::SExpressionParser::skipWhitespace() in wasm-s-parser.cpp in Binaryen 1.38.22. A crafted wasm input can cause a segmentation fault, leading to deni...
How severe is CVE-2019-7701?
CVE-2019-7701 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-2019-7701?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webassembly Binaryen.