VDB-137112 · CVE-2019-13117 · GCVE-0-2019-13117

libxslt 1.1.33 numbers.c xsltNumberFormatInsertNumbers String uninitialized resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in libxslt 1.1.33. This affects the function xsltNumberFormatInsertNumbers of the file numbers.c. The manipulation as part of String results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-13117. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libxslt 1.1.33. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function xsltNumberFormatInsertNumbers of the file numbers.c. The manipulation as part of a String leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-908. The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In numbers.c in libxslt 1.1.33, an xsl:number with certain format strings could lead to a uninitialized read in xsltNumberFormatInsertNumbers. This could allow an attacker to discern whether a byte on the stack contains the characters A, a, I, i, or 0, or any other character.

The weakness was disclosed 07/01/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.fedoraproject.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-13117 since 06/30/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-137113, VDB-138544, VDB-138575 and VDB-138632 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Name

libxslt

Version

1.1.33

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized resource
CWE: CWE-908
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: gitlab.gnome.org

Timelineinfo

06/30/2019 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: c5eb6cf3aba0af048596106ed839b4ae17ecbcb1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-13117 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-13117
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-137112
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/01/2019 09:18
Updated: 05/29/2026 06:10
Changes: 07/01/2019 09:18 (56), 06/29/2020 12:32 (2), 10/09/2023 16:54 (4), 10/09/2023 17:01 (1), 05/29/2026 06:10 (35)
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