# CVE-2019-1010127: vcftools: VCFTools vcftools prior to version 0.1.15 is affected by: Use-after-free

CVE-2019-1010127 is fixed in vcftools on 1 platform by vcftools 0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 (version 0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1), released July 25, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-1010127
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0165
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 25, 2019

## Description

VCFTools vcftools prior to version 0.1.15 is affected by: Use-after-free. The impact is: Denial of Service or possibly other impact (eg. code execution or information disclosure). The component is: The header::add_FILTER_descriptor method in header.cpp. The attack vector is: The victim must open a specially crafted VCF file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | vcftools Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [vcftools 0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-vcftools-0.1.15-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 25, 2019 |

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