CVE-2019-14373
CVE-2019-14373 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flif with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Flif
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-14373?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2019-14373?
- CVE-2019-14373 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-14373 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-14373?
- CVE-2019-14373 affects Flif. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-14373?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-14373 published?
- CVE-2019-14373 was published on 2019-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:flif:flif:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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