# CVE-2019-8383: advancecomp: An issue was discovered in AdvanceCOMP through 2.1

CVE-2019-8383 is fixed in advancecomp on 1 platform by advancecomp 2.1-1ubuntu0.18.04.2 (version 2.1-1ubuntu0.18.04.2), released February 16, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-8383
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0125
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 16, 2019

## Description

An issue was discovered in AdvanceCOMP through 2.1. An invalid memory address occurs in the function adv_png_unfilter_8 in lib/png.c. It can be triggered by sending a crafted file to a binary. It allows an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (Segmentation fault) or possibly have unspecified other impact when a victim opens a specially crafted file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | advancecomp Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.1-1ubuntu0.18.04.2 | [advancecomp 2.1-1ubuntu0.18.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-advancecomp-2.1-1ubuntu0.18.04.2.md) | Feb 16, 2019 |

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