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6.5

GNU Recutils Memory Leak in rec_aggregate_reg_new

CVE-2019-6457 · published 7 years ago
Summary

A memory leak in GNU Recutils library can cause unpredictable system behavior. This issue affects systems using GNU Recutils 1.8. To mitigate the risk, update to a newer version of the library or contact the vendor for assistance.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
gnu recutils 1.8
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:recutils:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
An issue was discovered in GNU Recutils 1.8. There is a memory leak in rec_aggregate_reg_new in rec-aggregate.c in librec.a.
An issue was discovered in GNU Recutils 1.8. There is a memory leak in rec_aggregate_reg_new in rec-aggregate.c in librec.a.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-401Memory Leak
Timeline
Published16 Jan 2019
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen11 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2019-6457 · OSV
CVE-2019-6457 · NVD
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