CVE-2019-20023
CVE-2019-20023 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Saitoha Libsixel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-401.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-401
- Affected product: Saitoha Libsixel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A memory leak was discovered in image_buffer_resize in fromsixel.c in libsixel 1.8.4.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-20023?
- A memory leak was discovered in image_buffer_resize in fromsixel.c in libsixel 1.8.4.
- How severe is CVE-2019-20023?
- CVE-2019-20023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-20023 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-20023?
- CVE-2019-20023 affects Saitoha Libsixel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-20023?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-20023 published?
- CVE-2019-20023 was published on 2019-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:saitoha:libsixel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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