CVE-2019-19795: samurai 0.7 has a heap-based buffer overflow in canonpath in util.c via a crafted build file.

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-19795 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting samurai. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

samurai 0.7 has a heap-based buffer overflow in canonpath in util.c via a crafted build file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 44%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2019-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: samurai project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-13 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

samurai project samurai DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy samurai || rpm -q samurai || samurai --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison samurai sudo apt install samurai=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7> sudo apt-mark hold samurai

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list samurai sudo dnf downgrade samurai-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.7> sudo dnf versionlock add samurai

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-19795?

samurai: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-19795 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19795 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-2019-19795 affect?

CVE-2019-19795 affects samurai. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). samurai 0.7 has a heap-based buffer overflow in canonpath in util.c via a crafted build file.

How urgent is CVE-2019-19795?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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