What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-17264?

CVE-2019-17264 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.3 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-17264?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-17264. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-17264?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-17264. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Liblnk CVE-2019-17264

LOW

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2019-10-06 cve@mitre.org

Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure Liblnk

3.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.3 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 06, 2019 - 22:15 nvd

LOW 3.3

DescriptionNVD

In libyal liblnk before 20191006, liblnk_location_information_read_data in liblnk_location_information.c has a heap-based buffer over-read because an incorrect variable name is used for a certain offset. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue

AnalysisAI

In libyal liblnk before 20191006, liblnk_location_information_read_data in liblnk_location_information.c has a heap-based buffer over-read because an incorrect variable name is used for a certain. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code 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. In libyal liblnk before 20191006, liblnk_location_information_read_data in liblnk_location_information.c has a heap-based buffer over-read because an incorrect variable name is used for a certain offset. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue Affected products include: Liblnk Project Liblnk. Version information: before 20191006.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.