Use-After-Free Vulnerability in GNU cflow Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2019-16165

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Cflow
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 September 2019

What is CVE-2019-16165?

GNU cflow versions up to 1.6 are susceptible to a use-after-free vulnerability located in the reference function within parser.c. This flaw can potentially be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause unexpected behavior in the software, highlighting the importance of timely updates and patches to safeguard against potential threats. Users should prioritize upgrading to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

References

https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-cflow/2019-04/msg0...
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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