CVE-2019-19778
CVE-2019-19778 is a high-severity vulnerability in Saitoha Libsixel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Saitoha Libsixel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in libsixel 1.8.2. There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function load_sixel at loader.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-19778?
- An issue was discovered in libsixel 1.8.2. There is a heap-based buffer over-read in the function load_sixel at loader.c.
- How severe is CVE-2019-19778?
- CVE-2019-19778 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-19778 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-19778?
- CVE-2019-19778 affects Saitoha Libsixel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-19778?
- 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-2019-19778 published?
- CVE-2019-19778 was published on 2019-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:saitoha:libsixel:1.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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