CVE-2019-19795

CVE-2019-19795 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samurai Project Samurai 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-787.

Key facts

Description

samurai 0.7 has a heap-based buffer overflow in canonpath in util.c via a crafted build file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19795?
samurai 0.7 has a heap-based buffer overflow in canonpath in util.c via a crafted build file.
How severe is CVE-2019-19795?
CVE-2019-19795 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-2019-19795 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19795?
CVE-2019-19795 affects Samurai Project Samurai. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19795?
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-2019-19795 published?
CVE-2019-19795 was published on 2019-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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