CVE-2019-17401
CVE-2019-17401 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
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Liblnk Project Liblnk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
libyal liblnk 20191006 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the network_share_name_offset>20 code block of liblnk_location_information_read_data in liblnk_location_information.c, a different issue than CVE-2019-17264. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17401?
- libyal liblnk 20191006 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the network_share_name_offset>20 code block of liblnk_location_information_read_data in liblnk_location_information.c, a different issue than CVE-2019-17264. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this as described in the GitHub issue
- How severe is CVE-2019-17401?
- CVE-2019-17401 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-2019-17401 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17401?
- CVE-2019-17401 affects Liblnk Project Liblnk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17401?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-17401 published?
- CVE-2019-17401 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:liblnk_project:liblnk:20191006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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