CVE-2019-13518: An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to overflow the buffer and execute code under the privi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-13518?

ez touch editor: upgrade to newer than 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-13518 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13518 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-13518 affect?

CVE-2019-13518 affects ez touch editor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to overflow the buffer and execute code under the privileges of the EZ Touch Editor Versions 2.1.0 and prior.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2019-13518 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ez touch editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to overflow the buffer and execute code under the privileges of the EZ Touch Editor Versions 2.1.0 and prior.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 27%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121, CWE-119
Published	2019-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: ezautomation

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-09-04 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ezautomation ez touch editor UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ez-touch-editor || rpm -q ez-touch-editor || ez-touch-editor --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ez-touch-editor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ez-touch-editor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-13518?

ez touch editor: upgrade to newer than 2.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-13518 being exploited?

CVE-2019-13518 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-13518 affect?

CVE-2019-13518 affects ez touch editor. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An attacker could use a specially crafted project file to overflow the buffer and execute code under the privileges of the EZ Touch Editor Versions 2.1.0 and prior.

How urgent is CVE-2019-13518?

Priority 46/100. High severity

References

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