CVE-2019-17264

CVE-2019-17264 is a low-severity vulnerability in Liblnk Project Liblnk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-17264?
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
How severe is CVE-2019-17264?
CVE-2019-17264 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2019-17264 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-17264?
CVE-2019-17264 affects Liblnk Project Liblnk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17264?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-17264 published?
CVE-2019-17264 was published on 2019-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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