VDB-141456 · CVE-2019-16165 · GCVE-0-2019-16165

GNU cflow up to 1.6 parser.c reference use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GNU cflow up to 1.6. The impacted element is the function reference of the file parser.c. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-16165. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GNU cflow up to 1.6. Affected is the function reference of the file parser.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

GNU cflow through 1.6 has a use-after-free in the reference function in parser.c.

The weakness was released 09/09/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-16165 since 09/09/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-141457. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

cflow

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License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/09/2019 🔍
09/09/2019 +0 days 🔍
09/10/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/18/2023 +1560 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: lists.gnu.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-16165 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-16165
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141456
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/10/2019 10:03
Updated: 12/18/2023 11:49
Changes: 09/10/2019 10:03 (38), 08/17/2020 12:49 (17), 12/18/2023 11:49 (3)
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