elfutils up to 0.174 libdwfl dwfl_segment_report_module.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in elfutils up to 0.174. Affected is an unknown function of the file dwfl_segment_report_module.c of the component libdwfl. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-18310. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in elfutils up to 0.174 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file dwfl_segment_report_module.c of the component libdwfl. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in dwfl_segment_report_module.c in libdwfl in elfutils through v0.174. The vulnerability allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) with a crafted ELF file, as demonstrated by consider_notes.

The bug was discovered 10/14/2018. The weakness was released 10/15/2018 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at sourceware.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-18310 since 10/14/2018. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 120790 (Fedora 28 : elfutils (2018-cb25ae4b94)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176681 (Debian Security Update for elfutils (DLA 1689-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (120790) and SecurityFocus (BID 98609†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-99467, VDB-99469, VDB-99470 and VDB-99471. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 120790
Nessus Name: Fedora 28 : elfutils (2018-cb25ae4b94)
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04/09/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: FEDORA-2018-cb25ae4b94
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2018-18310 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-18310
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125311
SecurityFocus: 98609 - elfutils CVE-2017-7608 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2018 15:42
Updated: 05/25/2023 12:44
Changes: 10/15/2018 15:42 (72), 04/02/2020 11:11 (7), 05/25/2023 12:37 (4), 05/25/2023 12:44 (1)
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