libdwarf up to 20140805 ELF File use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libdwarf up to 20140805 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component ELF File Handler. The manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2014-9482. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libdwarf up to 20140805 (Programming Tool Software). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the component ELF File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Use-after-free vulnerability in dwarfdump in libdwarf 20130126 through 20140805 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) via a crafted ELF file.

The bug was discovered 01/03/2015. The weakness was published 01/16/2018 by xiaoqixue_1 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9482 since 01/03/2015. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1109 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 218480 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2014-9482), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (218480) and SecurityFocus (BID 71839†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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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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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 218480
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2014-9482

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

12/31/2014 🔍
01/03/2015 +3 days 🔍
01/03/2015 +0 days 🔍
01/16/2018 +1109 days 🔍
01/16/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/17/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/04/2025 +2603 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Researcher: xiaoqixue_1 (xiaoqixue_1)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9482 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9482
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111905
SecurityFocus: 71839 - Dwarfdump Use After Free Memory Denial of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 01/17/2018 07:55
Updated: 03/04/2025 14:23
Changes: 01/17/2018 07:55 (62), 12/23/2019 16:01 (2), 01/30/2021 08:27 (3), 03/04/2025 14:23 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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