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CVE-2019-13222

7.1 · HIGH

An out-of-bounds read of a global buffer in the draw_line function in stb_vorbis through 2019-03-04 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or disclose sensitive information by opening a cr…

Published Aug 15, 2019CWE-125EPSS 0.98%

Overview

CVE-2019-13222 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An out-of-bounds read of a global buffer in the draw_line function in stb_vorbis through 2019-03-04 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or disclose sensitive information by opening a crafted Ogg Vorbis file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13222?

CVE-2019-13222 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 15, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-13222?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-13222?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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