What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14373?

CVE-2019-14373 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-14373?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-14373. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.0%.

Flif CVE-2019-14373

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2019-07-28 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Flif

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 28, 2019 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

An issue was discovered in image_save_png in image/image-png.cpp in Free Lossless Image Format (FLIF) 0.3. Attackers can trigger a heap-based buffer over-read in libpng via a crafted flif file.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in image_save_png in image/image-png.cpp in Free Lossless Image Format (FLIF) 0.3. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. An issue was discovered in image_save_png in image/image-png.cpp in Free Lossless Image Format (FLIF) 0.3. Attackers can trigger a heap-based buffer over-read in libpng via a crafted flif file. Affected products include: Flif.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.