CVE-2019-17543: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 14, 2019
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Updated

LZ4 before 1.9.2 has a heap-based buffer overflow in LZ4_write32 (related to LZ4_compress_destSize), affecting applications that call LZ4_compress_fast with a large input. (This issue can also lead to data corruption.) NOTE: the vendor states "only a few specific / uncommon usages of the API are at risk."

Affected Software

1 affected component
Lz4 Project Lz4<1.9.2

Event History

Oct 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:09 AM
Description
Jan 30, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-17543?

CVE-2019-17543 is a vulnerability in LZ4 before version 1.9.2 that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow in LZ4_write32, leading to potential data corruption. It affects applications that call LZ4_compress_fast with a large input.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-17543?

The severity of CVE-2019-17543 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.1.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-17543?

IBM Security Verify Access versions up to but excluding 1.9.2 are affected by CVE-2019-17543.

4

How can I fix CVE-2019-17543?

To fix CVE-2019-17543, upgrade LZ4 to version 1.9.2 or later.

5

Are there any references related to CVE-2019-17543?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-17543 at the following references: [Link 1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00069.html), [Link 2](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-10/msg00070.html), [Link 3](https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=15941).

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