GNU Recutils 1.8 rec-mset.c rec_mset_elem_destroy double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GNU Recutils 1.8. This affects the function rec_mset_elem_destroy of the file rec-mset.c. Such manipulation leads to double free. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-6455. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Recutils 1.8. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function rec_mset_elem_destroy of the file rec-mset.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in GNU Recutils 1.8. There is a double-free problem in the function rec_mset_elem_destroy() in the file rec-mset.c.

The bug was discovered 01/16/2019. The weakness was shared 01/16/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2019-6455 since 01/16/2019. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 212065 (Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS : recutils vulnerabilities (USN-7137-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (212065). The entries VDB-129825, VDB-129826, VDB-129827 and VDB-129828 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 212065
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS / 22.04 LTS : recutils vulnerabilities (USN-7137-1)

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Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-6455 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-6455
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-129824
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/17/2019 12:01
Updated: 12/05/2024 06:47
Changes: 01/17/2019 12:01 (57), 05/02/2020 09:44 (1), 12/05/2024 06:47 (17)
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