CVE-2019-20140 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the gif_out_code function of libsixel version 1.8.4. This flaw, rated 8.8 HIGH on the CVSS scale, allows for remote code execution or denial of service with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, requiring user interaction. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.8.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:saitoha:libsixel:1.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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