VCFtools up to 0.1.14 header.cpp add_FILTER_descriptor VCF File use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in VCFtools up to 0.1.14 and classified as critical. This issue affects the function header::add_FILTER_descriptor of the file header.cpp. The manipulation as part of VCF File results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-1010129. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in VCFtools up to 0.1.14. Affected is the function header::add_FILTER_descriptor of the file header.cpp. The manipulation as part of a VCF File leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

VCFTools vcfools prior to version 0.1.15 is affected by: Heap Use-After-Free. The impact is: Denial of Service or possibly unspecified 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.

The weakness was published 07/23/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-1010129 since 03/20/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 0.1.15 eliminates this vulnerability.

VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: VCFtools 0.1.15

Timelineinfo

03/20/2019 🔍
07/23/2019 +125 days 🔍
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11/05/2023 +1566 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-1010129 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-1010129
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138450

Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2019 09:00 PM
Updated: 11/05/2023 01:27 PM
Changes: 07/23/2019 09:00 PM (38), 07/09/2020 04:39 PM (3), 11/05/2023 01:27 PM (8)
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