CVE-2019-11637 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

GNU recutils version 1.8 has a vulnerability that leads to a crash due to a NULL pointer dereference in the function rec_rset_get_props.

Understanding CVE-2019-11637

The vulnerability identified in GNU recutils version 1.8 can result in a crash due to a NULL pointer dereference.

What is CVE-2019-11637?

An issue in GNU recutils 1.8 leads to a crash caused by a NULL pointer dereference in the function rec_rset_get_props within librec.a.

The Impact of CVE-2019-11637

The vulnerability can be exploited to cause a crash, potentially disrupting the functionality of systems using the affected version.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-11637

Vulnerability Description

A NULL pointer dereference in rec_rset_get_props function of GNU recutils version 1.8 can trigger a crash.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to trigger the NULL pointer dereference, leading to a crash.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor patches or updates promptly.
Monitor vendor communications for security advisories.
Restrict network access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and libraries to the latest versions.
Conduct security assessments and audits periodically.

Patching and Updates

Check for patches or updates from GNU recutils to address the vulnerability.