Remote code execution in OpenDetex
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-19601 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
OpenDetex Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Piotr Kubowicz |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerabilities.
Updated: 29.01.2020
Changed Bulletin status to patched, updated links section.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU23446
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19601
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the "TexOpen()" function in "detex.l". A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOpenDetex: 2.8.5
External linkshttp://github.com/pkubowicz/opendetex/issues/60
http://github.com/pkubowicz/opendetex/releases/tag/v2.8.6
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
